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 7615219 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 68701961 epoch_slot_no: 273161 block_no: 7615042 slot_leader_id: 6083174 size: 25807 time: 2022-08-12 01:37:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00f2d88a41be65a4657dec6dfcd45f26ff184e1078a808e3b4563d9882c4e665Block Operator
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