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 7657521 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 69577195 epoch_slot_no: 284395 block_no: 7657344 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 25538 time: 2022-08-22 04:44:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa67ec63fdc2e4153199bdc0aa8360d201bd4d5bbb6db80e4b2863072826e4408Block Operator
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