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 7616077 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 68719375 epoch_slot_no: 290575 block_no: 7615900 slot_leader_id: 7616077 size: 26234 time: 2022-08-12 06:27:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0307c564571b67a060f82495c4464f2ff6856fb829dfcf15436ab98793d540bBlock Operator
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