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 7626284 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 68933301 epoch_slot_no: 72501 block_no: 7626107 slot_leader_id: 5516984 size: 71116 time: 2022-08-14 17:53:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0860fcaaee46738c272341a454d10fbf194c29d3860a0f4b54a0a730a627aa6Block Operator
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