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 7659457 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 69616035 epoch_slot_no: 323235 block_no: 7659280 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 23097 time: 2022-08-22 15:32:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40a2bd1b08f30ba645de926c668754a7795e301cf763c808d34c6dab5fed4f90Block Operator
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