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 7618985 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 68778954 epoch_slot_no: 350154 block_no: 7618808 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 33927 time: 2022-08-12 23:00:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc55d214410e3302b29b7580fa021e2eaec55df63d0f4c065275165231901794bBlock Operator
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