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 7668440 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 69800962 epoch_slot_no: 76162 block_no: 7668263 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 87739 time: 2022-08-24 18:54:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d4f231d2a972907799696ed866e60443f1b3b063b33570c52ccc20939725257Block Operator
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