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 7656747 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 69561718 epoch_slot_no: 268918 block_no: 7656570 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 11257 time: 2022-08-22 00:26:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd85a337bd77adca6cceb126c1d73b436d9c54bbacccc2a5af0d63f397048cdfBlock Operator
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