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 7616295 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 68723827 epoch_slot_no: 295027 block_no: 7616118 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 14465 time: 2022-08-12 07:41:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcdfd971f7a4807b960175b470acd16ba49430aa3ed5f522a09daba68db5e31fBlock Operator
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