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 7624056 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 68885149 epoch_slot_no: 24349 block_no: 7623879 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 80636 time: 2022-08-14 04:30:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f8953b6ca3d373cbb59fbe16811554d221531bfed1208f38021abb3a015d2b3Block Operator
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