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 7652663 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 69477970 epoch_slot_no: 185170 block_no: 7652486 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 84762 time: 2022-08-21 01:11:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x233f2412e27ec57a797189154c4fac0eaf5c813799a5c84f5950d9ab6f9acc9dBlock Operator
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