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 7617092 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 68739295 epoch_slot_no: 310495 block_no: 7616915 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 12531 time: 2022-08-12 11:59:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd370325b9f33b7b15cbe071e44a3c425159712d12306c22fb110758f2c12ba1cBlock Operator
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