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 7651768 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 69459453 epoch_slot_no: 166653 block_no: 7651591 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 38809 time: 2022-08-20 20:02:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0085caf1169ec165a674d647abb3de0d5d1ff8ddc3f744e44d6b1ac4a59938c2Block Operator
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