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 7657540 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 69577684 epoch_slot_no: 284884 block_no: 7657363 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 45676 time: 2022-08-22 04:52:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0c3e7bbad0f25136bec760442ebe929cbb7ee8769b1f71b52bebf0bc19cb75fBlock Operator
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