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 7659673 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 69619927 epoch_slot_no: 327127 block_no: 7659496 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 15636 time: 2022-08-22 16:36:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ae296e4fdc2b030f98c8033c5b6f95e4b3116138f18d3a502343fa974eef5feBlock Operator
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