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 7661442 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 69656755 epoch_slot_no: 363955 block_no: 7661265 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 59245 time: 2022-08-23 02:50:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31f9f1f1eb4f2bd7d53d0bde7e9902e931c915dc436567653d4b0e8430d930d7Block Operator
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