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 7656591 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 69558486 epoch_slot_no: 265686 block_no: 7656414 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 53717 time: 2022-08-21 23:32:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6b1c202da3ec9831572779703df8a9f0dcd47fe855ba01d2a057b915c24378bBlock Operator
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