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 7633458 Details
Epoch: 357Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 69083802
epoch_slot_no: 223002
block_no: 7633281
slot_leader_id: 7479709
size: 74195
time: 2022-08-16 11:41:33
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1e2eeb5cb1db18d30c031960d2796c444af6396d824af983c3e1ed0d2ceff604
Block Operator
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