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 7676448 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 69965821 epoch_slot_no: 241021 block_no: 7676271 slot_leader_id: 4630078 size: 59820 time: 2022-08-26 16:41:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33d90461d670a56b7a00f4d250a63a0216a6e7606db900820fc9e3f6ef494b96Block Operator
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