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 7651798 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 69459924 epoch_slot_no: 167124 block_no: 7651621 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 88562 time: 2022-08-20 20:10:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0dbcceed43857ff37cb526ff37b16f692a473940a15e403eecadb00f6f47183Block Operator
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