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 7617681 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 68752217 epoch_slot_no: 323417 block_no: 7617504 slot_leader_id: 7376972 size: 88384 time: 2022-08-12 15:35:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x370fa45efbb7336f4c4df1a16b9b4ba42b77c2e2412bf6e85e0485e8c01006e8Block Operator
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