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 7655029 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 69526272 epoch_slot_no: 233472 block_no: 7654852 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 85122 time: 2022-08-21 14:36:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaf157133c38471ca3512afcba1aeba1592c49ceb6e9b841da8836c003884c8dBlock Operator
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