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 7673079 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 69896508 epoch_slot_no: 171708 block_no: 7672902 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 37802 time: 2022-08-25 21:26:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d94619cb5c3c07b57173ce78de9bd0a6633ed8d45d82d4b2068114aa4dd0f39Block Operator
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