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 7644426 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 69310057 epoch_slot_no: 17257 block_no: 7644249 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 41050 time: 2022-08-19 02:32:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f88de560d36cd6193ea9bffb4645be564e2fddaca95ee56551ec395d3d5d9f2Block Operator
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