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 7611515 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 68624616 epoch_slot_no: 195816 block_no: 7611338 slot_leader_id: 5453531 size: 51564 time: 2022-08-11 04:08:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x312f54bc8fe34b5dbeaf84df4993e6cad9a25b26d90d31bc34f7ce3455702237Block Operator
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