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 7657270 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 69572517 epoch_slot_no: 279717 block_no: 7657093 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 29912 time: 2022-08-22 03:26:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3822f962af24640629084c00b3dc06f50f31f9beb4ec26c1a96cdd324e7492c5Block Operator
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