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 7656642 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 69559541 epoch_slot_no: 266741 block_no: 7656465 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 18214 time: 2022-08-21 23:50:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fe6c8afc70e968ab9936dab8e9eb643820442aa64a7c8b0a3b41278ccd61936Block Operator
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