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 7656782 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 69562711 epoch_slot_no: 269911 block_no: 7656605 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 85913 time: 2022-08-22 00:43:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c910c92f722bccccad0d3abfb33bbaacd118a8b354c1d1ffb75fa69e6fd911fBlock Operator
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