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 7668441 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69800965 epoch_slot_no: 76165 block_no: 7668264 slot_leader_id: 7645970 size: 27804 time: 2022-08-24 18:54:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e50dee8e26bc67d87c10c647ff35642647381de3e4e5594c1b66e404528e2caBlock Operator
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