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 7656232 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 69550539 epoch_slot_no: 257739 block_no: 7656055 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 79941 time: 2022-08-21 21:20:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x457b5aab0c12c99d7eda48b077b43f06db8c0a746f55b206fcda56af8d03e709Block Operator
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