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 7659856 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 69623538 epoch_slot_no: 330738 block_no: 7659679 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 16591 time: 2022-08-22 17:37:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5d613c4e8a7b15a1a6be2c9255d0138eafbc194aa135935e4b3c959b508206bBlock Operator
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