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 7667961 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 69790733 epoch_slot_no: 65933 block_no: 7667784 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 26026 time: 2022-08-24 16:03:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba2f33464decfcd8b1699b771401dbd0872299a9dc10dc53d7556894209b1c25Block Operator
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