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 7612717 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 68649892 epoch_slot_no: 221092 block_no: 7612540 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 43947 time: 2022-08-11 11:09:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa078e6e4418f7541186104b8e4121e7f73785f1da31e93bf1cdef22d22e888e9Block Operator
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