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 7663664 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 69700770 epoch_slot_no: 407970 block_no: 7663487 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 48328 time: 2022-08-23 15:04:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdf70e32ff8e053a4ee6f6a9400512fe84f0f9fdb68a31e210a8d27edd71178dBlock Operator
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