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 7652680 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 69478257 epoch_slot_no: 185457 block_no: 7652503 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 16663 time: 2022-08-21 01:15:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x367a674043f29ed7c5eff1b72e1391a448445b96487765684995bd5ec8a3aeaaBlock Operator
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