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 7626971 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 68948016 epoch_slot_no: 87216 block_no: 7626794 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 84020 time: 2022-08-14 21:58:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f81a8a071e581918a3bb21b9f1f820c9322e7c4f6c6f44b3b2665f036eb3398Block Operator
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