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 7662563 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 69679366 epoch_slot_no: 386566 block_no: 7662386 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 18644 time: 2022-08-23 09:07:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x932ce47036f0205cf259c804ec5bdf7e1e944a6f553a3a58cd9092da269cb5cdBlock Operator
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