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 7644158 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 69305036 epoch_slot_no: 12236 block_no: 7643981 slot_leader_id: 4559410 size: 46967 time: 2022-08-19 01:08:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefe17d53583e1e248af21e8b08d4029f70bea2da4cfcd7075d1883f927aef35bBlock Operator
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