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 7610095 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 68596144 epoch_slot_no: 167344 block_no: 7609918 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 21635 time: 2022-08-10 20:13:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3618c411fde71e15d75a5ef93e675508e9189b0ebde033d30e8dd2d190d72a65Block Operator
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