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 7624511 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 68894923 epoch_slot_no: 34123 block_no: 7624334 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 63893 time: 2022-08-14 07:13:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9e3cd86688ccb7d4f1c4883a4e5b1978b1ca8679d291f395978d4c727964befBlock Operator
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