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 7611024 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 68614909 epoch_slot_no: 186109 block_no: 7610847 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 34448 time: 2022-08-11 01:26:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa50ce349dda706de683f3a40a71871673e663ec75beaf965dd5e4b3891d89a8fBlock Operator
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