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 7623029 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 68863111 epoch_slot_no: 2311 block_no: 7622852 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 79210 time: 2022-08-13 22:23:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f01d0b21b7cac63c4eeb22b4dad76a6853cf70a3b8eee45ccbe17ca635a5945Block Operator
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