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 7656868 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 69564139 epoch_slot_no: 271339 block_no: 7656691 slot_leader_id: 6148506 size: 73065 time: 2022-08-22 01:07:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02fa0479aa4b4b4abe7467325b19509c7ac0383da13cd1f5f62d97732b2f0ba5Block Operator
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