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 7656249 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 69550907 epoch_slot_no: 258107 block_no: 7656072 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 88318 time: 2022-08-21 21:26:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x033f4e16c434529a8032407016ff3627676234003f39434b7dd23a1ad0e25fbfBlock Operator
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