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 7619761 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 68794910 epoch_slot_no: 366110 block_no: 7619584 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 21821 time: 2022-08-13 03:26:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb5eb98bc148dc8ff20623eb0795041b8ddf9bcf06bf3d3bbb17e4573e733544Block Operator
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