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 7625059 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 68907042 epoch_slot_no: 46242 block_no: 7624882 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 41584 time: 2022-08-14 10:35:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cf6082176de53565daec9f5c0992f04d833c8f6d1e8ea61c5f285756b5d52efBlock Operator
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