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 7671409 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 69861243 epoch_slot_no: 136443 block_no: 7671232 slot_leader_id: 7376579 size: 34262 time: 2022-08-25 11:38:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73b80b5da4d4314f43c98bdf8ab2104e45b64dbe455926517dfbc8d731df84fbBlock Operator
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