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 7617614 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 68750960 epoch_slot_no: 322160 block_no: 7617437 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 15165 time: 2022-08-12 15:14:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc894a9ad945f2e87c8a4ccef182acf9163ecb43e40598e86de792e3bc287cb6Block Operator
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