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 7617041 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 68738465 epoch_slot_no: 309665 block_no: 7616864 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 62138 time: 2022-08-12 11:45:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d0509eaf7f7dc0aa045d8bbad2d29288e7309b3b87a5544c4539110d932b800Block Operator
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