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 7626637 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 68940646 epoch_slot_no: 79846 block_no: 7626460 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 58728 time: 2022-08-14 19:55:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeec84b7b1ae9027ca4f17ed9c49ccaf36137daa18c06400801f11d4d8d08fcbcBlock Operator
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