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 7664050 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69708530 epoch_slot_no: 415730 block_no: 7663873 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 83638 time: 2022-08-23 17:13:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d906473a02dc6b8b776279ef1d3f4ec67ed700f632b2f32c269bb80a36706faBlock Operator
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