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 7626662 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 68941250 epoch_slot_no: 80450 block_no: 7626485 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 36801 time: 2022-08-14 20:05:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc65d4f31724b76d25fa2b9122d6083a2e21138e4d15141bf8f58ab5c179b1606Block Operator
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