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 7623431 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 68871649 epoch_slot_no: 10849 block_no: 7623254 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 87408 time: 2022-08-14 00:45:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ac6de8a5937ae49a9f4398ae748fbd034b2a9b7a53d01651f430da319b5ed73Block Operator
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