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 7618396 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 68767084 epoch_slot_no: 338284 block_no: 7618219 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 32652 time: 2022-08-12 19:42:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd34041b55bee5a651658c5dc2f1d14065d6ddaa2d288076fdb35f6ce4313ff6Block Operator
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