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 7654785 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 69521173 epoch_slot_no: 228373 block_no: 7654608 slot_leader_id: 4584155 size: 83944 time: 2022-08-21 13:11:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11603f461318aea35ce3f0b3fdf5d5d2e5487ff1a48f663852a29975899beac6Block Operator
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