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 7626159 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 68930726 epoch_slot_no: 69926 block_no: 7625982 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 50258 time: 2022-08-14 17:10:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85743b5d9ec365cfc9c0c2a76fbbaea0fef32c14f166fdcef21e4250a02a68c2Block Operator
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