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 7673772 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 69910496 epoch_slot_no: 185696 block_no: 7673595 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 41350 time: 2022-08-26 01:19:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x793bb1197e66a13677a5966efceff9b8cc672e08062c2db5fb21202ebb7d5aadBlock Operator
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