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 7621415 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 68828111 epoch_slot_no: 399311 block_no: 7621238 slot_leader_id: 5529321 size: 85223 time: 2022-08-13 12:40:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39734276f7f72202f351f5b76d239f00a90f179a491a53941b54631219236e2bBlock Operator
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