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 7655773 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 69541583 epoch_slot_no: 248783 block_no: 7655596 slot_leader_id: 6354417 size: 84004 time: 2022-08-21 18:51:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6df332e72c863c07d5086192ec137ba2dc5f95a714a17f580909a9f859dc692Block Operator
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