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 7659129 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69608614 epoch_slot_no: 315814 block_no: 7658952 slot_leader_id: 6603862 size: 58459 time: 2022-08-22 13:28:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fa6ab7f64c555e0d08ab00c47c7b8a9433b95c55bd935bbd84075a2695f4fbeBlock Operator
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