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 7623509 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 68873181 epoch_slot_no: 12381 block_no: 7623332 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 49926 time: 2022-08-14 01:11:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc73490563549f30d54674d27afe1fcecdbf9dd4bc74ada08c0468896c8dbe711Block Operator
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