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 7659255 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 69611393 epoch_slot_no: 318593 block_no: 7659078 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 88333 time: 2022-08-22 14:14:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ae006bffb96d6d86a0e5ca48a9ef1c3e9ec76becc22df174fc5db550eb4076fBlock Operator
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