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 7667144 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 69773011 epoch_slot_no: 48211 block_no: 7666967 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 86371 time: 2022-08-24 11:08:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23672590b98840bb8258d2882c78f4b9dc457d91828d6193de430e579f2ec4a7Block Operator
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