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 7661091 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 69649839 epoch_slot_no: 357039 block_no: 7660914 slot_leader_id: 5453531 size: 34260 time: 2022-08-23 00:55:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9fe1e269fd453c74b6162d2484d8f2621d8a2e293f2add98d80b47402fd7d20Block Operator
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