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 7612678 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 68649197 epoch_slot_no: 220397 block_no: 7612501 slot_leader_id: 5570484 size: 68228 time: 2022-08-11 10:58:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0d94456761f788837fb2ed34aa9ad806ab791a556c53743be760123c9f963edBlock Operator
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