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 7618464 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 68768521 epoch_slot_no: 339721 block_no: 7618287 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 84096 time: 2022-08-12 20:06:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x877a8677e07447641793afeb15c9724bba9af6e6dfad6970b8c39702b6cb0e07Block Operator
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