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 7617815 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 68754946 epoch_slot_no: 326146 block_no: 7617638 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 27169 time: 2022-08-12 16:20:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6238eef924dd97dbf39d711c51111e09e04994f9d67bceb16c02a47355ee3467Block Operator
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