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 7667588 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 69782732 epoch_slot_no: 57932 block_no: 7667411 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 25362 time: 2022-08-24 13:50:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26d6d8bcf4cb184dc0de482f41678d81e32a4844e6f874d4835b97142f1ce4d2Block Operator
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