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 7656709 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 69560924 epoch_slot_no: 268124 block_no: 7656532 slot_leader_id: 5701933 size: 6437 time: 2022-08-22 00:13:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d17589053296c11bd2a5729cc7faa61b266673cbafed7afeff53b521035be32Block Operator
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