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 7626857 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 68945524 epoch_slot_no: 84724 block_no: 7626680 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 56947 time: 2022-08-14 21:16:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46651391789f799749ac0cbcb9469666874df5fbb9c1aedd5d5a91b42456cfa7Block Operator
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