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 7661978 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 69667841 epoch_slot_no: 375041 block_no: 7661801 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 26911 time: 2022-08-23 05:55:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6223ecb5bfa9119ae3621468ae99ac4a0a6e20b240d935ca0a23a8aeb228b2aBlock Operator
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