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 7620333 Details
Epoch: 356Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 68806340
epoch_slot_no: 377540
block_no: 7620156
slot_leader_id: 4555571
size: 41153
time: 2022-08-13 06:37:11
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xef68d5fb6b61169efbd95f6670e8c3875aa0369e7f4c1f4d465c4c4828cc8be0
Block Operator
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