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 7651977 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 69463596 epoch_slot_no: 170796 block_no: 7651800 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 34360 time: 2022-08-20 21:11:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd74c20084b2e62550cb09a71a74fe825401ae05d36f924f24607ce90b1d2ac12Block Operator
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