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 7661250 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 69652937 epoch_slot_no: 360137 block_no: 7661073 slot_leader_id: 4572201 size: 71066 time: 2022-08-23 01:47:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77c35bf30de660250cf2c165f6703f99c7b11f7a37151d2bbadf7f4c4b85a945Block Operator
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