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 7676097 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 69958083 epoch_slot_no: 233283 block_no: 7675920 slot_leader_id: 4592345 size: 82710 time: 2022-08-26 14:32:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f118b9128e509295094ef95ea5d9e6fc40ee0404c10073f4e5a71cdc4b84770Block Operator
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