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 7664796 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 69725048 epoch_slot_no: 248 block_no: 7664619 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 88232 time: 2022-08-23 21:48:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1518fc3c208f03216cdce4e0c6b99b390f36319d8845b368cdd5b2d7db70c70Block Operator
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