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 7657705 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 69580971 epoch_slot_no: 288171 block_no: 7657528 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 2727 time: 2022-08-22 05:47:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x738a57170e2f64f183e6d3b68434a241b79e1f57075854a2170af64df7d0fb96Block Operator
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