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 7657293 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 69572983 epoch_slot_no: 280183 block_no: 7657116 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 38079 time: 2022-08-22 03:34:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3dabb5b66e9c0c1418bb84bd41f70e5a4b0b1c3eea5004db9256d015937d371Block Operator
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