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 7652881 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 69482263 epoch_slot_no: 189463 block_no: 7652704 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 87472 time: 2022-08-21 02:22:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb15d1ad2bcf16d69cddf5650e90fe60855d9bcabcd4e1543c9aa78a1433f6c4Block Operator
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