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 7655865 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 69543470 epoch_slot_no: 250670 block_no: 7655688 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 8392 time: 2022-08-21 19:22:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x302dc847ed20bbb99e26c96a2d8d393363f0f8f53a739d9bdf8c689e96dc8462Block Operator
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