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 7614361 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 68684515 epoch_slot_no: 255715 block_no: 7614184 slot_leader_id: 4565154 size: 88740 time: 2022-08-11 20:46:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ecec537383d7ccba223a21ad4fce3f8a1ab1eaf7e2608549d89c818f3ef1cbaBlock Operator
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