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 7656409 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 69554289 epoch_slot_no: 261489 block_no: 7656232 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 85051 time: 2022-08-21 22:23:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafa409f51cb3efad3ec27054cf576b0fe9837b3f19e9ff769daecbc534a32991Block Operator
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