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 7657511 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 69577095 epoch_slot_no: 284295 block_no: 7657334 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 25019 time: 2022-08-22 04:43:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8ad3c64f6a9d60d43157ea6dcdb5386fcc26afd0c6b22b65fd94f181514442bBlock Operator
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