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 7617377 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 68745809 epoch_slot_no: 317009 block_no: 7617200 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 42348 time: 2022-08-12 13:48:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f6d98ce39b9217456f3aec4b4dfd0766b2e827dc2452372d25a28160b1b2a7dBlock Operator
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