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 7622289 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 68847167 epoch_slot_no: 418367 block_no: 7622112 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 63698 time: 2022-08-13 17:57:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2403fff4afe1563aa30f4d195623ae52789ae8c41d45a57209cf12b3a723964fBlock Operator
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