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 7617334 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 68744814 epoch_slot_no: 316014 block_no: 7617157 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 49072 time: 2022-08-12 13:31:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc414a6d0914e937cd5c6a2641736d26acff005606be3e5f24680277ea1c11dd3Block Operator
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