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 7652084 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69465741 epoch_slot_no: 172941 block_no: 7651907 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 37410 time: 2022-08-20 21:47:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b77294c256e36e028da1ecf6c51e1e867b2edce3793cab05004fb1b3f4a031fBlock Operator
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