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 7617007 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 68737865 epoch_slot_no: 309065 block_no: 7616830 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 66548 time: 2022-08-12 11:35:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a5cce4ffb572a3f1cc26acd94e54074a728315554a5ecadac9339c73b3e5bfbBlock Operator
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