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 7655180 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 69528915 epoch_slot_no: 236115 block_no: 7655003 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 88828 time: 2022-08-21 15:20:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3918769a04eede17ed360d4038e5e064e4e1520f3665e873e07a26f6731e2a2dBlock Operator
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