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 7621752 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 68835316 epoch_slot_no: 406516 block_no: 7621575 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 79092 time: 2022-08-13 14:40:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e4f2687e2fc0b84cd9adbd06d97f8251b0fa2c11e03049eb80804743e0ea38aBlock Operator
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