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 7671914 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 69871757 epoch_slot_no: 146957 block_no: 7671737 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 80024 time: 2022-08-25 14:34:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd87a1c667d4044e52b74b31e8e27832e55fb37d6681f647c6ef8b048e858bdd7Block Operator
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