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 7670161 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 69837243 epoch_slot_no: 112443 block_no: 7669984 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 3293 time: 2022-08-25 04:58:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e60107df3ef7a126ec51ee5d3d9eb06a2f87970f9f87f6de2bace53f6df0438Block Operator
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