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 7651023 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 69444207 epoch_slot_no: 151407 block_no: 7650846 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 88689 time: 2022-08-20 15:48:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b285a31d79d60b8add8f1b45f8d9bc41f6ccd05eabc10925426d0f0c0ba2bcaBlock Operator
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