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 7670857 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 69850743 epoch_slot_no: 125943 block_no: 7670680 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 24232 time: 2022-08-25 08:43:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x987b5226c03d784c0e835e3603ca278e71f7b8fb047ba338ab24727ee52cc5eaBlock Operator
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