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 7624462 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 68893682 epoch_slot_no: 32882 block_no: 7624285 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 13055 time: 2022-08-14 06:52:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2075f3e5781aae1791ef56e8e93933f77416b5712d6c9c5cff7ed16b1831765dBlock Operator
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