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 7610578 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 68606137 epoch_slot_no: 177337 block_no: 7610401 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 15638 time: 2022-08-10 23:00:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5d9b2b02fd489c395501683271852b5ca69708739bb6812478d988a32d1f80bBlock Operator
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