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 7616523 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 68728574 epoch_slot_no: 299774 block_no: 7616346 slot_leader_id: 4750395 size: 69617 time: 2022-08-12 09:01:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0534af0ff81cf1ce861ec764b96f2ea9c560c9ed95cece2b9efdb846880db1c0Block Operator
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