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 7654742 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 69520422 epoch_slot_no: 227622 block_no: 7654565 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 21761 time: 2022-08-21 12:58:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1bfa7c1f7585868da415ee006727c75d57e992b64bfbb2ef6f5a2de8e16179dBlock Operator
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