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 7621658 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 68833390 epoch_slot_no: 404590 block_no: 7621481 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 52623 time: 2022-08-13 14:08:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09145f84bd0c8c125ba8a089d45c3ca1501edbfe5d138618e217d10e8d1650fdBlock Operator
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