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 7656556 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 69557616 epoch_slot_no: 264816 block_no: 7656379 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 88585 time: 2022-08-21 23:18:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0545e476393ff4e69c7bb83801a647c8735b588b3af0218b0d75531fa05b93e3Block Operator
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