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 7614988 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 68697037 epoch_slot_no: 268237 block_no: 7614811 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 6305 time: 2022-08-12 00:15:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d8a627ce2aac3fdc511f7876650e17c4262b4f5b4019d247cc691b4d2c10ff3Block Operator
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