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 7614754 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 68692420 epoch_slot_no: 263620 block_no: 7614577 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 83980 time: 2022-08-11 22:58:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb5e6c559c0107323cb3d7f72e182576b2d0789c225c6b8257cde6909c1c67dcBlock Operator
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