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 7658754 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 69601456 epoch_slot_no: 308656 block_no: 7658577 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 49170 time: 2022-08-22 11:29:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb81ba918020c40dddf88d6fdaa522a680cf81fab9a2b8f117e37dcbed0fffa49Block Operator
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