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 7657908 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 69584905 epoch_slot_no: 292105 block_no: 7657731 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 59934 time: 2022-08-22 06:53:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0bc0aedc3eda07eba657c85ec1e2dded7862d423136fb0cbd34b6117575d79bBlock Operator
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