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 7672123 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 69876264 epoch_slot_no: 151464 block_no: 7671946 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 56488 time: 2022-08-25 15:49:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cf848e078c0ca87608c1d7817598fe654c244dfdf1a8e2fe4ebf7f3a2804c97Block Operator
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