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 7659074 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 69607486 epoch_slot_no: 314686 block_no: 7658897 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 84553 time: 2022-08-22 13:09:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2fa8da2a27adf0ad8d7a960a2444f1de2077473e5ba4a4363c6ec2bbb050be3Block Operator
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