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 7652741 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 69479377 epoch_slot_no: 186577 block_no: 7652564 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 24349 time: 2022-08-21 01:34:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33cf184b1a27cb7f2e09b27804860165b801fb06c73791db67e6b45f3e035ddfBlock Operator
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