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 7667682 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 69784890 epoch_slot_no: 60090 block_no: 7667505 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 41420 time: 2022-08-24 14:26:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40f9704154ac8dbe57b4a166b3040bc4cb2bc36c5e480c16f400a5bf4c3c5892Block Operator
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