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 7663597 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 69699126 epoch_slot_no: 406326 block_no: 7663420 slot_leader_id: 5449520 size: 30465 time: 2022-08-23 14:36:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf716e640c1a0b831e3bf96bddb7a2a0e9ee910003428fa7447c5f05a227e9931Block Operator
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