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 7668496 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 69802241 epoch_slot_no: 77441 block_no: 7668319 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 9444 time: 2022-08-24 19:15:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01a42eefe8352a6790e4a161186f4d85754eec8de242a428ecfe16fa36b238ceBlock Operator
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