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 7656296 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 69551772 epoch_slot_no: 258972 block_no: 7656119 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 88147 time: 2022-08-21 21:41:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a2e5e64fb8c1524c7a266ea365f87bf559fe9e7dada999fbd48e540ca08066fBlock Operator
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