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 7664339 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 69714981 epoch_slot_no: 422181 block_no: 7664162 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 85740 time: 2022-08-23 19:01:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8d319494f593876831530ad3bea2767d221d0c6d922ce4945e2aae672bbcf79Block Operator
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