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 7662218 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 69672556 epoch_slot_no: 379756 block_no: 7662041 slot_leader_id: 4569833 size: 44498 time: 2022-08-23 07:14:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80cb46ca6836ddad8eb0e0d0ff6d8b60809d3bbec4356443e3feed7f8d0eb48dBlock Operator
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