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 7626926 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 68947108 epoch_slot_no: 86308 block_no: 7626749 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 52923 time: 2022-08-14 21:43:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6d3341c7d93e46f0d2ab737da3401dc650274ff6fb4bddc1639907b9ce48a5bBlock Operator
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