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 7618679 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 68773119 epoch_slot_no: 344319 block_no: 7618502 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 56390 time: 2022-08-12 21:23:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c8657262abe6a2a31cbf433bf800ae2055b176de2ab4b9bc46c7ec0fbb1f562Block Operator
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