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 7657825 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 69583438 epoch_slot_no: 290638 block_no: 7657648 slot_leader_id: 6617388 size: 24518 time: 2022-08-22 06:28:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1c7a84a9bf992eb7945f6f8ec8ca932cad0e80d6a5161263315988c5d471644Block Operator
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