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 7662342 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 69674683 epoch_slot_no: 381883 block_no: 7662165 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 11907 time: 2022-08-23 07:49:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82a0d94597c763e278f15f64462164e59ede0d4423b3fc8734f2661332f4158dBlock Operator
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