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 7676662 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 69970742 epoch_slot_no: 245942 block_no: 7676485 slot_leader_id: 5077176 size: 49276 time: 2022-08-26 18:03:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe69b9e7748978eb6710d2f65d3911ed3e5704e5a7acc29db34c31788d4014db4Block Operator
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