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 7659499 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 69616742 epoch_slot_no: 323942 block_no: 7659322 slot_leader_id: 5801404 size: 88833 time: 2022-08-22 15:43:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31bc99469557c713eaa6217c103f176b3e76464ba6f175e31cd36e5f93edf156Block Operator
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