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 7660426 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 69635725 epoch_slot_no: 342925 block_no: 7660249 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 75034 time: 2022-08-22 21:00:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe69dac521449ad2cd3a800cf4188553e3d7e63cde4b1054faaa62a22b05a844eBlock Operator
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