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 7621268 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 68824942 epoch_slot_no: 396142 block_no: 7621091 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 25462 time: 2022-08-13 11:47:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc019715e64c94d3c4444790a92829962b5678db4d1c97d9b52bb73970256add3Block Operator
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