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 7616268 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 68723383 epoch_slot_no: 294583 block_no: 7616091 slot_leader_id: 5979776 size: 14302 time: 2022-08-12 07:34:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfa6f213538bee341832df1eb3139da0249af53688e246e20dc944d5eac411b6Block Operator
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