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 7658357 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 69593542 epoch_slot_no: 300742 block_no: 7658180 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 27078 time: 2022-08-22 09:17:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4fa4269c0782fa684462dd7e0efb138804675e65db5be45d9608b0ea3850077Block Operator
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