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 7652398 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 69472271 epoch_slot_no: 179471 block_no: 7652221 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 36431 time: 2022-08-20 23:36:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4a7245024ddc2af196653fa9fa1c4bbc50ed6ba721fbf3a9605782abe91eeb5Block Operator
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