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 7657079 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 69568302 epoch_slot_no: 275502 block_no: 7656902 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 41712 time: 2022-08-22 02:16:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2bf9e66e234ad34d20d2862d034e0a94c7efa04438bf25ce5ab78680a915c8bBlock Operator
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