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 7666504 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 69759385 epoch_slot_no: 34585 block_no: 7666327 slot_leader_id: 7376972 size: 88910 time: 2022-08-24 07:21:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60fdd958f6822f78b4553132467125b62e00c907f56e38df6abcf683fc2f39b9Block Operator
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