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 7622171 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 68844443 epoch_slot_no: 415643 block_no: 7621994 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 49177 time: 2022-08-13 17:12:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0deca9b497a9a0b39a9119d6aa401de682976ff03e358d949e4ef8a69793c5aBlock Operator
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