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 7616614 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 68730106 epoch_slot_no: 301306 block_no: 7616437 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 74419 time: 2022-08-12 09:26:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefb9cad2204f436a6b69a8ec1bd1827b3dbc6275b59af43c46f84fc39fe6e427Block Operator
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