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 7665688 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 69743324 epoch_slot_no: 18524 block_no: 7665511 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 84638 time: 2022-08-24 02:53:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1794e2427448090c9cbc26c8e8fc6aab8415878f7696793fa343f5062ed9fb4cBlock Operator
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