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 7661264 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 69653287 epoch_slot_no: 360487 block_no: 7661087 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 43283 time: 2022-08-23 01:52:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x890e416cc1cf57a11f186caf665c32862f39d1e4b8e52d53c0a7763132f63d3eBlock Operator
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