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 7654213 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 69509209 epoch_slot_no: 216409 block_no: 7654036 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 24021 time: 2022-08-21 09:51:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd4b83f945060cce397344c84ad781a59e9f5269a4fa0f105d6fe60e2dc363f8Block Operator
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