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 7611447 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 68623265 epoch_slot_no: 194465 block_no: 7611270 slot_leader_id: 5086951 size: 59896 time: 2022-08-11 03:45:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcef98fc9a9bf71217647aabd1b425bc675a4e9732ee091ef9a4d8c6bdd59be9aBlock Operator
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