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 7621968 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 68840049 epoch_slot_no: 411249 block_no: 7621791 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 80805 time: 2022-08-13 15:59:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd31aa1e79d5d729603263779e3d0fdd8e1561f9f04093546152e472c8c574a61Block Operator
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