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 7669676 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 69827623 epoch_slot_no: 102823 block_no: 7669499 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 41580 time: 2022-08-25 02:18:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf21d122a7c84ab0cb0315c74c8488d59ecc5e0c31ed1c2c602a38fc27caf5adcBlock Operator
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