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 7624298 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 68890606 epoch_slot_no: 29806 block_no: 7624121 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 28703 time: 2022-08-14 06:01:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a867aec4753319a8c01fa6ba611958ad191f4ab63b7dd4eff5054afa04a90bcBlock Operator
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