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 7672699 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 69888492 epoch_slot_no: 163692 block_no: 7672522 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 76365 time: 2022-08-25 19:13:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x151ef3837240def8b431af7e4dee02a4ab1f6cf69441c3011d6850f30f0cecc5Block Operator
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