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 7617406 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 68746365 epoch_slot_no: 317565 block_no: 7617229 slot_leader_id: 5609487 size: 20633 time: 2022-08-12 13:57:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78dd47d0627d482362d02d527329a648482298927baa18bba87dd15f36fd1218Block Operator
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