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 7670496 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 69843809 epoch_slot_no: 119009 block_no: 7670319 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 11873 time: 2022-08-25 06:48:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e103d6b6fefdc2f4aa0e852cbc27a2dc208aced6b93d526074952f2a340ad99Block Operator
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