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 7655692 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 69540095 epoch_slot_no: 247295 block_no: 7655515 slot_leader_id: 7485118 size: 76950 time: 2022-08-21 18:26:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa80f9d91f1604cc649e35d35eb4ec2eaeb9967696b8a60c103c77e23b721c608Block Operator
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