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 7654349 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 69511991 epoch_slot_no: 219191 block_no: 7654172 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 71669 time: 2022-08-21 10:38:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ddd59bf0ec4323ff3e859a0bfef0139eb99c02d15016fd980d6a8e82229aecbBlock Operator
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