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 7645052 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 69322375 epoch_slot_no: 29575 block_no: 7644875 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 33032 time: 2022-08-19 05:57:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22ac070ba0197d9189ec9463382de74949449f6985137c79edc6774ede37f7bcBlock Operator
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