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 7657263 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 69572332 epoch_slot_no: 279532 block_no: 7657086 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 59067 time: 2022-08-22 03:23:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53a12cd6cf63212f9f28c10965f931d796cb7b47dd170ea699276ebe78a4514eBlock Operator
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