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 7618029 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 68759707 epoch_slot_no: 330907 block_no: 7617852 slot_leader_id: 7398987 size: 26591 time: 2022-08-12 17:39:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dcd3f80e1d06baa7e640b9f1d5269c7162f2a7f70899515651158969efdeb7bBlock Operator
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