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 7611111 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 68616630 epoch_slot_no: 187830 block_no: 7610934 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 85572 time: 2022-08-11 01:55:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xceff946d9d3774edfeaa978a05c2718be15a243f0637b76d2fa3a73d5419345cBlock Operator
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