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 7614852 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 68694427 epoch_slot_no: 265627 block_no: 7614675 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 14885 time: 2022-08-11 23:31:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff4d13eef7dcde2132e7ee17737f86a53a5704abc40e3b26e35f70bc4f44f954Block Operator
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