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 7668796 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 69808255 epoch_slot_no: 83455 block_no: 7668619 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 74388 time: 2022-08-24 20:55:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0305a01960c9c63fc964d7e79fd2ac26bb20e6a61df7beed43f6f64f2bbf54f4Block Operator
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