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 7618012 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 68759387 epoch_slot_no: 330587 block_no: 7617835 slot_leader_id: 7438842 size: 88728 time: 2022-08-12 17:34:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdcf6d0a53657405bbb3be8e5bbe230328570f830651f9a551399d7a3f8f13bbBlock Operator
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