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 7666051 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 69750632 epoch_slot_no: 25832 block_no: 7665874 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 73345 time: 2022-08-24 04:55:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cbd433bd28829e58ebb29ee3e3498ff12a88d39cad999a666ced6401fc7c8f8Block Operator
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