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 7645495 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 69331177 epoch_slot_no: 38377 block_no: 7645318 slot_leader_id: 7237771 size: 14281 time: 2022-08-19 08:24:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fa8d0d8cd0bd1d4ef72437c5216c9e59da21607c160d60b486f2891b1c500d7Block Operator
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