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 7617507 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 68748578 epoch_slot_no: 319778 block_no: 7617330 slot_leader_id: 5466080 size: 6000 time: 2022-08-12 14:34:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x616c047a006084ddf9e125fa860238877c46169320739d4ea0bcac4d7a7121d6Block Operator
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