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 7618568 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 68770731 epoch_slot_no: 341931 block_no: 7618391 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 53877 time: 2022-08-12 20:43:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8640f3fc72e97aa5e6136e3b7fc230cf8774202a7220a235b668ae28b29a0c4aBlock Operator
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