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 7660441 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 69636000 epoch_slot_no: 343200 block_no: 7660264 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 20835 time: 2022-08-22 21:04:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x685cbd74ac8bd7ba95675ab5e3a0f5e57ecf6315e021bec05063a869c8e78db3Block Operator
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