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 7656544 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 69557299 epoch_slot_no: 264499 block_no: 7656367 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 52330 time: 2022-08-21 23:13:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ae6ca2d86c5859fd09121ff9feaab20a62704d4e1959d4769cf064c0f9e5de2Block Operator
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