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 7616477 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 68727502 epoch_slot_no: 298702 block_no: 7616300 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 44294 time: 2022-08-12 08:43:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1469320acfcd5dbe06f91419aca5647c67039a4108c055440405ffc977ccfb3Block Operator
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