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 7659089 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 69607782 epoch_slot_no: 314982 block_no: 7658912 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 17049 time: 2022-08-22 13:14:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x517593a850d85da831b9c533887f8712b4f0614f3a0380dd7e2fe5421c8e0044Block Operator
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