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 7662579 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 69679662 epoch_slot_no: 386862 block_no: 7662402 slot_leader_id: 5791533 size: 10696 time: 2022-08-23 09:12:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf46203dfa088d41b559aa7cb6b8b5888f27ce952ba6f9560bcd135e03d18a8fBlock Operator
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