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 7652370 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 69471746 epoch_slot_no: 178946 block_no: 7652193 slot_leader_id: 4792336 size: 60937 time: 2022-08-20 23:27:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72ab3cd8d892aa17311192a1de273bd67fe2df0ccc585ff0c60a9da906cdf016Block Operator
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