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 7609946 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 68593493 epoch_slot_no: 164693 block_no: 7609769 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 20740 time: 2022-08-10 19:29:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1420935ceaebe2bab4743d313e28bbf3160267d9406108ae716b1ba02627e25aBlock Operator
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