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 7659523 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 69617350 epoch_slot_no: 324550 block_no: 7659346 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 21199 time: 2022-08-22 15:54:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a376308342cbbebf1d65f36b07d74904c5c249350e646e75476b308991ddae7Block Operator
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