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 7661166 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 69651415 epoch_slot_no: 358615 block_no: 7660989 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 26876 time: 2022-08-23 01:21:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd5351740c9c3be84d3c3867abd62c2474616ffc2eb934803274c5082fa55d7eBlock Operator
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