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 7654722 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 69520171 epoch_slot_no: 227371 block_no: 7654545 slot_leader_id: 7197012 size: 33792 time: 2022-08-21 12:54:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2655aaf221abcb1cd314081ff694ee93a3d1f204409dee929e3060a54886bdddBlock Operator
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