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 7620327 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 68806169 epoch_slot_no: 377369 block_no: 7620150 slot_leader_id: 6985330 size: 21864 time: 2022-08-13 06:34:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x084f8efbf4a1c043e896572415e63632ddb02274b4dfbeb5b2ddf2417a1a53c4Block Operator
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