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 7664274 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 69713511 epoch_slot_no: 420711 block_no: 7664097 slot_leader_id: 5094299 size: 78975 time: 2022-08-23 18:36:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96dc5e6ad3c9e820a8b0cc65ee6cb953ff75b97166f0122aaa2a284b2b3366bdBlock Operator
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