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 7676578 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 69968434 epoch_slot_no: 243634 block_no: 7676401 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 83189 time: 2022-08-26 17:25:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9058a954656703454986d8b5c59e73aec1d30a6f38330a8d0f7cdae56db7f36Block Operator
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