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 7674113 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 69917954 epoch_slot_no: 193154 block_no: 7673936 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 22706 time: 2022-08-26 03:24:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d8e9794de0bffcf7909412272f5ead2e0707606fe9aa5bea1cbc8acf3375d7bBlock Operator
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