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 7644968 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 69320882 epoch_slot_no: 28082 block_no: 7644791 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 85724 time: 2022-08-19 05:32:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdec60ddce0023624886f8b25dce53c6249643d6030cab52873133bb565988f08Block Operator
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