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 7666177 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 69753040 epoch_slot_no: 28240 block_no: 7666000 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 49582 time: 2022-08-24 05:35:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7db2dd7e2c11a4c284a902effc07bb35abc66d8b72e03e97e9f1a0bd1621921Block Operator
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