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 7663159 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 69691062 epoch_slot_no: 398262 block_no: 7662982 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 34390 time: 2022-08-23 12:22:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd24531748ae13c66f050f971fc8a3bed65adc0a741355698c98d6a0d5b739aceBlock Operator
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