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 7611957 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 68633792 epoch_slot_no: 204992 block_no: 7611780 slot_leader_id: 7582145 size: 18521 time: 2022-08-11 06:41:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92d8d4bc67315bdc5262b4da758bd8c75813df882a5262c0c5ea8dcf6c4e88b1Block Operator
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