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 7658425 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 69594641 epoch_slot_no: 301841 block_no: 7658248 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 14116 time: 2022-08-22 09:35:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcde9310a8cf3684899ed74239625a8cf2d1bc23038ee0255a9754478fc971058Block Operator
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