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 7653433 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 69493474 epoch_slot_no: 200674 block_no: 7653256 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 20588 time: 2022-08-21 05:29:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbafe7e7b77ed83cdd235c38828b2c4ef1b7a12d0cb40e50aa3937eb4b41a591aBlock Operator
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