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 7660657 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 69640808 epoch_slot_no: 348008 block_no: 7660480 slot_leader_id: 5874694 size: 10638 time: 2022-08-22 22:24:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdb00ac8bc13fb9d84fcb3c69c894717aeaab1b1bc877954b18ca62f6ad8e2ecBlock Operator
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