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 7662847 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 69685041 epoch_slot_no: 392241 block_no: 7662670 slot_leader_id: 5101102 size: 42374 time: 2022-08-23 10:42:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc16f5ad72483386ae9e92bd5ea0033234d7ad2e5c3c3d41595db85f8f168af44Block Operator
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