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 7614868 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 68694832 epoch_slot_no: 266032 block_no: 7614691 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 49567 time: 2022-08-11 23:38:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5818e9dbf8520a9b0f8cfb9f1d75a9db769e6590150932ba7928998bde0270dbBlock Operator
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