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 7658821 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 69602569 epoch_slot_no: 309769 block_no: 7658644 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 84335 time: 2022-08-22 11:47:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4fea2065c6804653af7f410aef2a4d2a79ff2c2a8789d5e9f06b8bfb03040bdBlock Operator
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