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 7668892 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 69810404 epoch_slot_no: 85604 block_no: 7668715 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 20052 time: 2022-08-24 21:31:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4104d68eee23d648e25d1d7206b5db9acc1ebd0eea20b7dbb762e70b20e3a2bBlock Operator
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