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 7627902 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 68967711 epoch_slot_no: 106911 block_no: 7627725 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 74093 time: 2022-08-15 03:26:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x590657486a42789cf3697d573af1a8a223ef9222c17ecfad6fb54dea3ce8908bBlock Operator
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