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 7612399 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 68643323 epoch_slot_no: 214523 block_no: 7612222 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 16046 time: 2022-08-11 09:20:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f6323e567c2b1f35e1c21e7b760dc22e3eaff780a6c0a6482f5dbb450c111f8Block Operator
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