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 7669316 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 69819478 epoch_slot_no: 94678 block_no: 7669139 slot_leader_id: 7582145 size: 85207 time: 2022-08-25 00:02:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21ddef27b3279a6f62ff826ebccd596e0572c817e81697e3619b3c027791c1aaBlock Operator
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