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 7623227 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 68867354 epoch_slot_no: 6554 block_no: 7623050 slot_leader_id: 5688653 size: 88325 time: 2022-08-13 23:34:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe637e5caf4268d04e2de0baa7930fd9fc98337704db58a571f758b33ee0e7c4bBlock Operator
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