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 7614444 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 68686147 epoch_slot_no: 257347 block_no: 7614267 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 82862 time: 2022-08-11 21:13:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5af1e52795d07489c120a1bc583a8981b647dc89d24e1a44fc607cd7a5c266d2Block Operator
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