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 7618571 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 68770772 epoch_slot_no: 341972 block_no: 7618394 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 49925 time: 2022-08-12 20:44:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac160b891ecd894a93811bb7bd409df1afab3ce023749fcd77d36e87be035162Block Operator
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