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 7659900 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 69624435 epoch_slot_no: 331635 block_no: 7659723 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 36107 time: 2022-08-22 17:52:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d47d5e0fbf3cecd2829f792afba190381bb84b5c450ac7b17559b6316e6e776Block Operator
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