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 7657722 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 69581431 epoch_slot_no: 288631 block_no: 7657545 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 26801 time: 2022-08-22 05:55:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe87416b7a9370541c0eaa1334a95929d8875e9d0f9b7dbed7d60bb893197dcdBlock Operator
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