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 7654340 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 69511813 epoch_slot_no: 219013 block_no: 7654163 slot_leader_id: 7520737 size: 87189 time: 2022-08-21 10:35:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57da672f209cfbe8045c7611a5795a2b0ce96645b40d71ae9c88e66dafb4061eBlock Operator
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