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 7655039 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 69526412 epoch_slot_no: 233612 block_no: 7654862 slot_leader_id: 4605634 size: 83766 time: 2022-08-21 14:38:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9936da5f073f60e15f7aab6d76df8a9e4cd6240e473f4aa53b9334b970a9cb5Block Operator
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