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 7657910 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69584938 epoch_slot_no: 292138 block_no: 7657733 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 59129 time: 2022-08-22 06:53:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd5f655fa80e9f5fbe9c4624b4d2a22658b12921a14aebde8ea7862188282a1bBlock Operator
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