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 7620964 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 68819136 epoch_slot_no: 390336 block_no: 7620787 slot_leader_id: 6183890 size: 70628 time: 2022-08-13 10:10:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe1b2f1bb4d64354e08a17a456874164a9fbbb262dea72a9d9d483c8f5fa51deBlock Operator
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