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 7656293 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 69551718 epoch_slot_no: 258918 block_no: 7656116 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 88044 time: 2022-08-21 21:40:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc71867ae2853c97df68c19898c301fd7865b7c2c14bc75f74e9c5ceaec5bcb0fBlock Operator
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