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 7618044 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 68759974 epoch_slot_no: 331174 block_no: 7617867 slot_leader_id: 6877023 size: 38733 time: 2022-08-12 17:44:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e891cc782808932496970b602e060a7aac32265f936b14d9e4f4a6b74969a01Block Operator
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