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 7618534 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 68769969 epoch_slot_no: 341169 block_no: 7618357 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 86495 time: 2022-08-12 20:31:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae091401f4c2db4679b326be252449c1ff80f82771d40c780b51015a18ae6ae4Block Operator
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