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 7656590 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 69558471 epoch_slot_no: 265671 block_no: 7656413 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 77704 time: 2022-08-21 23:32:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x029e761b7a8a5a96b9caaf690b036273e9d43cd60a01446d97cbd54a5dc1607aBlock Operator
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