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 7656815 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 69563261 epoch_slot_no: 270461 block_no: 7656638 slot_leader_id: 6472161 size: 23016 time: 2022-08-22 00:52:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d67d331d0d4d48e09aeda88ab81b2034ef2df6fbceacdb20a3a54f92394f68cBlock Operator
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