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 7617172 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 68741074 epoch_slot_no: 312274 block_no: 7616995 slot_leader_id: 5060241 size: 17858 time: 2022-08-12 12:29:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafb501d3a52cacc8c1a377db7e51402734dab91cab1c14127bb76d5679787b7bBlock Operator
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