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 7657871 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 69584231 epoch_slot_no: 291431 block_no: 7657694 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 31879 time: 2022-08-22 06:42:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11ba2c652ae5bd6bd643f08821b9c432c492ce4a06f14057c7bd93f0cb4529c4Block Operator
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