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 7617493 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 68748280 epoch_slot_no: 319480 block_no: 7617316 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 73929 time: 2022-08-12 14:29:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a2d708412a8bf27c69570a5d063a32f6a30eeea4355cd0d1dc85a4130b5c627Block Operator
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