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 7655597 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 69537762 epoch_slot_no: 244962 block_no: 7655420 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 84179 time: 2022-08-21 17:47:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd59f2b9373ab2f6b83a19284b4e3059e52b8a1bc22b312f195c047e801f62a10Block Operator
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