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 7617011 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 68737935 epoch_slot_no: 309135 block_no: 7616834 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 20158 time: 2022-08-12 11:37:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5df8a6fd70d7db6e0ad52e4603f4df3a986d22e0255d59fa0ed0174f5988bdb2Block Operator
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