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 7618278 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 68764481 epoch_slot_no: 335681 block_no: 7618101 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 18368 time: 2022-08-12 18:59:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20912fd14651eb809e85759aee20936e8df7436480b5158d92b933d39a4ed5abBlock Operator
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