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 7665354 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 69736951 epoch_slot_no: 12151 block_no: 7665177 slot_leader_id: 5343290 size: 23767 time: 2022-08-24 01:07:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x006931048c248c748e6a93632ee060d96d83411ebf2da3b069a04a4528456f83Block Operator
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