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 7617980 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 68758508 epoch_slot_no: 329708 block_no: 7617803 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 13420 time: 2022-08-12 17:19:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09cd980c2aec112f88f5eec70138f43cea09924d8ccc53bfc8cdaf07f43746b9Block Operator
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