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 7666116 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 69751641 epoch_slot_no: 26841 block_no: 7665939 slot_leader_id: 7442357 size: 16337 time: 2022-08-24 05:12:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7da2b1e0ee7ca72493baac1f19214f2cafebefb361e092d7747b6b963e9ed772Block Operator
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