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 7616338 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 68724781 epoch_slot_no: 295981 block_no: 7616161 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 29879 time: 2022-08-12 07:57:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x120afabfb2fff3626e8f6853ffeb06da1bfcb0d059b8bed4c8e1b1954d7fd1f3Block Operator
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