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 7660142 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 69629132 epoch_slot_no: 336332 block_no: 7659965 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 87373 time: 2022-08-22 19:10:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e2d1621866d05681c627ffe4c1beef28472d32a37f858943daa2da0fe81157eBlock Operator
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