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 7617873 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 68756143 epoch_slot_no: 327343 block_no: 7617696 slot_leader_id: 7458791 size: 88596 time: 2022-08-12 16:40:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe78a5647d6997d83943a9eb047088efb54beb1854e7d339e48b82b0b7ec2dd53Block Operator
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