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 7660902 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 69645953 epoch_slot_no: 353153 block_no: 7660725 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 23092 time: 2022-08-22 23:50:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45d186e997266fe752c5ee084cfdc09ad897cd01324de0c63de3890e6df370d4Block Operator
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