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 7624236 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 68889205 epoch_slot_no: 28405 block_no: 7624059 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 46987 time: 2022-08-14 05:38:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1aea5da8fe82e1ac6c6ceb54030d18c51e8cbdd297d739a151bfcd701a0469fBlock Operator
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