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 7654840 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 69522332 epoch_slot_no: 229532 block_no: 7654663 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 67166 time: 2022-08-21 13:30:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x786759a11b59ae70bda5a4933876c4d66a313b74207fb180b7a26d3e9a01d12aBlock Operator
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