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 7667674 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 69784711 epoch_slot_no: 59911 block_no: 7667497 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 84627 time: 2022-08-24 14:23:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x326073562b3e08fa42abb670bc95b0b3df00d4aa1243b2eaa8c370cdb868a909Block Operator
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