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 7651759 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 69459294 epoch_slot_no: 166494 block_no: 7651582 slot_leader_id: 4655981 size: 88518 time: 2022-08-20 19:59:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a45428e15d6c85444893145b9dbffd00b89c890ab270e6911729f6f9793d9cbBlock Operator
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