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 7670879 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 69851062 epoch_slot_no: 126262 block_no: 7670702 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 5768 time: 2022-08-25 08:49:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68d412566e20fe899412c70ee5a5ab50390b7b577c4580c299fc4c46d02ea1a9Block Operator
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