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 7673297 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 69901092 epoch_slot_no: 176292 block_no: 7673120 slot_leader_id: 5877616 size: 39805 time: 2022-08-25 22:43:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb364a4c63a441b405d65d9b1b4f5f26db2c0d0b540d933320d5e73d5049fa071Block Operator
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