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 7655084 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 69527215 epoch_slot_no: 234415 block_no: 7654907 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 88637 time: 2022-08-21 14:51:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee2a3b864d88f35ceb38022d88cdf823ff0651b90e5ef0b4e9971d8320d4e16aBlock Operator
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