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 7663440 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 69696240 epoch_slot_no: 403440 block_no: 7663263 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 75720 time: 2022-08-23 13:48:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc36d42970901183d9fcd0378da4b7d73356d4051a3625e07e7691d83501339aBlock Operator
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