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 7617268 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 68743254 epoch_slot_no: 314454 block_no: 7617091 slot_leader_id: 4623415 size: 42940 time: 2022-08-12 13:05:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67d23378506d209dda64ddc8688e79f849fec6d6121c790a37a16c077979fcc7Block Operator
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