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 7618672 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 68772948 epoch_slot_no: 344148 block_no: 7618495 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 58852 time: 2022-08-12 21:20:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ec57046e7997f5f1a045b5e3f8c865d178517155d5b36df539e06e895528b6cBlock Operator
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