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 7664497 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 69718608 epoch_slot_no: 425808 block_no: 7664320 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 87664 time: 2022-08-23 20:01:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6242dbc33400dc24f67e3eba6295033b93bb0b8c7e8d622b6471557f426c443aBlock Operator
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