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 7617714 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 68752970 epoch_slot_no: 324170 block_no: 7617537 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 70698 time: 2022-08-12 15:47:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd0c0bc7028d8f13c0c8b837cec83bdb3e84c96cdf96a75e5d9ba5c363bd1720Block Operator
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