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 7668327 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 69798466 epoch_slot_no: 73666 block_no: 7668150 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 70585 time: 2022-08-24 18:12:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4584fe697a68bf6c1df365c372d3b9bd0f1ae111690732812a904ff7a1626e49Block Operator
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