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 7614821 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 68693738 epoch_slot_no: 264938 block_no: 7614644 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 39198 time: 2022-08-11 23:20:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed9d803da9d9d972ef23180b8f96b32e09f77a72935e63ad40a4c8eb930437c1Block Operator
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