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 7654864 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 69522952 epoch_slot_no: 230152 block_no: 7654687 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 64190 time: 2022-08-21 13:40:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fe35aab8042a4f37ec165b088bd4a55360cd6ad4eff4b24f3de04e470734a16Block Operator
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