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 7620809 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 68815777 epoch_slot_no: 386977 block_no: 7620632 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 17457 time: 2022-08-13 09:14:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd60fb8022199e92969bd69a46586a71ffa9e747cae7678853735780dd0a85ffdBlock Operator
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