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 7622296 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 68847406 epoch_slot_no: 418606 block_no: 7622119 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 88183 time: 2022-08-13 18:01:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe22e8d0b13d08cb3c0d15d49611648f3d8a108f486c0c9e721c044263c500b17Block Operator
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