A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7609898 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 68592881 epoch_slot_no: 164081 block_no: 7609721 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 40972 time: 2022-08-10 19:19:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc809853bdce8131914008489a7ee67a1571bea789ec0c426f7df4b4e789efe8Block Operator
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