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 7619216 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 68783839 epoch_slot_no: 355039 block_no: 7619039 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 84416 time: 2022-08-13 00:22:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec889d8b633bc51573c976a4148ac38bf818c6053966eac6e0be1f0f92cb0d53Block Operator
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