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 7673236 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 69899762 epoch_slot_no: 174962 block_no: 7673059 slot_leader_id: 7376972 size: 9735 time: 2022-08-25 22:20:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc311e1586d0ed74e9bf7515a9623655db9c10748bdaa2c5f8310e4f8a4cbf87dBlock Operator
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