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 7674044 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 69916388 epoch_slot_no: 191588 block_no: 7673867 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 86062 time: 2022-08-26 02:57:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90dbe9a30ad80846b27f8ef839ae91445c332c2aaf3e53998e4d4d0fed360d66Block Operator
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