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 7660063 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 69627888 epoch_slot_no: 335088 block_no: 7659886 slot_leader_id: 7012819 size: 88863 time: 2022-08-22 18:49:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe572156672a8dd6ecfcd63d7462a2f1c55b767890191ef6a63c271808dd7529eBlock Operator
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