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 7626251 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 68932589 epoch_slot_no: 71789 block_no: 7626074 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 57318 time: 2022-08-14 17:41:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0542ae93fd749d923369866592d0bb4a40dc935a1b41fa501d7ef922ed4b78dfBlock Operator
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