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 7618772 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 68774665 epoch_slot_no: 345865 block_no: 7618595 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 36644 time: 2022-08-12 21:49:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9380c84ec0346c1ac89e29b205a537e149d6d072e60ca05d8fe6b1b616ce71b4Block Operator
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