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 7651980 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 69463658 epoch_slot_no: 170858 block_no: 7651803 slot_leader_id: 6403978 size: 83933 time: 2022-08-20 21:12:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x874e6534574bfe9f92302f23ea6d4546823f11c77c4e4d8576a0daaa8dcba2d2Block Operator
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