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 7624809 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 68901698 epoch_slot_no: 40898 block_no: 7624632 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 88026 time: 2022-08-14 09:06:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cfea68e32e1ebd7b3e561d939d04065b8395b48ed8921a5a1c37385c06189d5Block Operator
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