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 7617167 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 68740908 epoch_slot_no: 312108 block_no: 7616990 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 77985 time: 2022-08-12 12:26:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a4780f2f9ce10d31c66d9d5c3f6c999b26430efead774760c68d1ed0fefff1cBlock Operator
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