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 7656478 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 69555689 epoch_slot_no: 262889 block_no: 7656301 slot_leader_id: 6786324 size: 12762 time: 2022-08-21 22:46:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4d54a9c08932bea8a5f2d9fe12d6e566825bb712cc2b3a36e2b228b3333a861Block Operator
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