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 7657899 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 69584662 epoch_slot_no: 291862 block_no: 7657722 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 47115 time: 2022-08-22 06:49:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1744553f254a6b49369414103c484759f5589d50a14ac8e7948683a5553fcc1Block Operator
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