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 7656253 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 69550966 epoch_slot_no: 258166 block_no: 7656076 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 87318 time: 2022-08-21 21:27:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0d3baf38fd0bafdcdbb9ff02080679c16862b758c341566bb3011a4647d9ff5Block Operator
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