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 7657668 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 69580253 epoch_slot_no: 287453 block_no: 7657491 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 80189 time: 2022-08-22 05:35:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x466554b6ae5d8717a39835b195bcf4d91a706155d8debd38b4ecc8a8cdda7bcbBlock Operator
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