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 7661146 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 69651100 epoch_slot_no: 358300 block_no: 7660969 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 16248 time: 2022-08-23 01:16:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23ded8807e6424eca06da26a7a7c439b0f9d917b4dbf5ac30049eac57f9ae76eBlock Operator
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