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 7664759 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 69723884 epoch_slot_no: 431084 block_no: 7664582 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 58883 time: 2022-08-23 21:29:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x127a15c6a6e4be4efbda2f8ef5dacdc14915dc265de5bc8486f19bc76e489cc4Block Operator
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