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 7654469 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 69514658 epoch_slot_no: 221858 block_no: 7654292 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 32479 time: 2022-08-21 11:22:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x431d6b12705964e355c65d61c79c52e9459d9e350d22a3fb7a9ebf0fc1852c78Block Operator
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