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 7673140 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 69897896 epoch_slot_no: 173096 block_no: 7672963 slot_leader_id: 5453531 size: 10077 time: 2022-08-25 21:49:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x721e8d00c3f125da2926f6dbbc53f8635c1368e1be4e5ac3e1e363fa674b513fBlock Operator
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