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 7653400 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 69492852 epoch_slot_no: 200052 block_no: 7653223 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 63644 time: 2022-08-21 05:19:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd3022dfeceecdbb735ebf093e8b21979b5b264ed2ba0768ace901c6c91e5a5aBlock Operator
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