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 7668101 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69793654 epoch_slot_no: 68854 block_no: 7667924 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 44803 time: 2022-08-24 16:52:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee322b4f45598715b1fa0f6e8b7e8acc29729434571c42f2bfd397b432fcc64dBlock Operator
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