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 7661649 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 69660745 epoch_slot_no: 367945 block_no: 7661472 slot_leader_id: 6603862 size: 56946 time: 2022-08-23 03:57:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dfed46491dc748d2861828d838c4fcf4712bd081e84348eea7aeeeba0c74796Block Operator
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