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 7626835 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 68945144 epoch_slot_no: 84344 block_no: 7626658 slot_leader_id: 4558344 size: 38005 time: 2022-08-14 21:10:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5b30829a25e19ad7e248368693eb9f7d9e8f531f0ee3926faa7b3b75a1b4719Block Operator
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