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 7618468 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 68768616 epoch_slot_no: 339816 block_no: 7618291 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 38690 time: 2022-08-12 20:08:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52db682f116a8efb6fa77ab6aed6a0004b3ff2ef3e3d6292da65d38329b7225eBlock Operator
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