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 7675262 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 69941299 epoch_slot_no: 216499 block_no: 7675085 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 80224 time: 2022-08-26 09:53:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04c871417332afe8d9cf50c2d7dfe7b099a04602159ff3412dd62d8a5e2e139eBlock Operator
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