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 7670436 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 69842764 epoch_slot_no: 117964 block_no: 7670259 slot_leader_id: 5293507 size: 8847 time: 2022-08-25 06:30:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a5aaa43f6755383a21b60bd7f5a84cb388f41c23ecd7826f6419576cd4f213cBlock Operator
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