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 7613176 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 68659625 epoch_slot_no: 230825 block_no: 7612999 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 85025 time: 2022-08-11 13:51:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae2de234f51f43566a84448619c214d75a6708b6ca98076f37176b2a6a54d29fBlock Operator
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