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 7624379 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 68892060 epoch_slot_no: 31260 block_no: 7624202 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 17740 time: 2022-08-14 06:25:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcf82012d2784b593959abfe8a0b67dfa410f85297f6056c6e150b736707c1f1Block Operator
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