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 7616237 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 68722895 epoch_slot_no: 294095 block_no: 7616060 slot_leader_id: 5352761 size: 86805 time: 2022-08-12 07:26:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ccb697c9ff6f6337ec6d80e33660a94aa420e808075bf52b6d6ba0b13262c1dBlock Operator
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