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 7653850 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 69501587 epoch_slot_no: 208787 block_no: 7653673 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 65592 time: 2022-08-21 07:44:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b01326f3bd72a3ac3d194f7bff8ef863e950dfef1dc95e4a4a2c4507ccc176aBlock Operator
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