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 7617322 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 68744546 epoch_slot_no: 315746 block_no: 7617145 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 53958 time: 2022-08-12 13:27:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x160019c1cab46585ab107917fe88f687a2fed213057385f527f06abe360fab11Block Operator
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