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 7674395 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 69923249 epoch_slot_no: 198449 block_no: 7674218 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 48858 time: 2022-08-26 04:52:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9f61aecd291993ab02ab3087fe282a3c33417b72de0cbebe6fc6561568f178eBlock Operator
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