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 7670307 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 69840030 epoch_slot_no: 115230 block_no: 7670130 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 11285 time: 2022-08-25 05:45:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa56c9b9a99ab74c6c190e50117d22bcc060684afde468c178163bf09c32d681bBlock Operator
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