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 7666859 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 69766875 epoch_slot_no: 42075 block_no: 7666682 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 77290 time: 2022-08-24 09:26:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x089db4fa25a40dae3424836db964f34053ebe99b5d8eec3b2d625fa60cdbe693Block Operator
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