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 7660189 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 69630383 epoch_slot_no: 337583 block_no: 7660012 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 86507 time: 2022-08-22 19:31:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd79d3f6af2a83208a3189c760a5812b9d0c3cabbdb61b3cfa4197733af4a0161Block Operator
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