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 7658436 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 69594877 epoch_slot_no: 302077 block_no: 7658259 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 58493 time: 2022-08-22 09:39:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd697b4a1c1191976f7de9c00d7942065b384babfedee9211071d5487c6b43aaaBlock Operator
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