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 7623268 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 68868128 epoch_slot_no: 7328 block_no: 7623091 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 88828 time: 2022-08-13 23:46:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd81dff2c67b933b94d440e0e0b9c2483caff1c6672c94bacca6cbe1ca8c06554Block Operator
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