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 7613322 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 68662736 epoch_slot_no: 233936 block_no: 7613145 slot_leader_id: 5440594 size: 88767 time: 2022-08-11 14:43:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0560dcc35afdccaaa22007e062dc80a46df48faefdb5e9a4b87a56b9eb5092aaBlock Operator
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