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 7612886 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 68653514 epoch_slot_no: 224714 block_no: 7612709 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 87837 time: 2022-08-11 12:10:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x714440a6e369314d2b1fa9f230cdbfc39c16f6cb51818412e96289d926afaec1Block Operator
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