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 7652997 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 69484912 epoch_slot_no: 192112 block_no: 7652820 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 638 time: 2022-08-21 03:06:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5aa7442cc096e1f9ecac62a53f5204bf12c9ecfc4e6879251181af6de4b1ed20Block Operator
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