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 7654392 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 69512929 epoch_slot_no: 220129 block_no: 7654215 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 42770 time: 2022-08-21 10:53:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x327e6543f1c58cca62e0abf2169a1b1b0130d61292517e3b1da188bc93cb83b5Block Operator
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