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 7661806 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 69664280 epoch_slot_no: 371480 block_no: 7661629 slot_leader_id: 4986022 size: 35029 time: 2022-08-23 04:56:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x696340339fa4bbb067ab3e7319e1df8db3c36cba771543c0a04a91753385f11aBlock Operator
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