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 7673251 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 69900120 epoch_slot_no: 175320 block_no: 7673074 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 38752 time: 2022-08-25 22:26:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39affdd36fd665e4f1f0be5893ddbc3d4346866c261d5a35315698f17fa7e0c9Block Operator
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