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 7658786 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 69601992 epoch_slot_no: 309192 block_no: 7658609 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 15650 time: 2022-08-22 11:38:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9886db13709aba36adc9d944e9ca36656a4d2c99e410d06f418ef9c2b2f43f0Block Operator
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