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 7657663 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 69580157 epoch_slot_no: 287357 block_no: 7657486 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 33364 time: 2022-08-22 05:34:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e7fbc84c70c2f896b71f2bfd5de0a64bccc1bc54abd52bb7f8af90c17399916Block Operator
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