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 7612658 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 68648786 epoch_slot_no: 219986 block_no: 7612481 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 20082 time: 2022-08-11 10:51:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bbfa64dc131f435d53950779a9060252edf5c1c5feba94d0a166cdbda1e42caBlock Operator
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