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 7660430 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 69635836 epoch_slot_no: 343036 block_no: 7660253 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 86006 time: 2022-08-22 21:02:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7985c35ea5e724371ac29daf7bd18215637dac03e8bf6aa5875fec476ad697faBlock Operator
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