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 7664272 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 69713446 epoch_slot_no: 420646 block_no: 7664095 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 9925 time: 2022-08-23 18:35:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aa398d27b514fa0e3e6005cfbb56485f0c2a65b507598c35ee0f5febad5c554Block Operator
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