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 7623218 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 68867086 epoch_slot_no: 6286 block_no: 7623041 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 88932 time: 2022-08-13 23:29:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf3e00ca116f670b5afbceec38d6c3441328c8ffa4bcdce01ec8ddd5f7289557Block Operator
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