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 7618039 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 68759840 epoch_slot_no: 331040 block_no: 7617862 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 44347 time: 2022-08-12 17:42:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fe1561e64b0eafdf5e4094291432022fb520a20511b55ef96fdce13cb993214Block Operator
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