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 7616570 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 68729278 epoch_slot_no: 300478 block_no: 7616393 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 42876 time: 2022-08-12 09:12:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x695db45216b5992b8ff89880cdf0b201b1f4802850de1f5a9155ef9b287e7e46Block Operator
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