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 7645588 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 69332748 epoch_slot_no: 39948 block_no: 7645411 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 16766 time: 2022-08-19 08:50:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cc425cbc20a94b3f5c11988de5bad21dbd4800a10c199d8ebab22c0d37a1e8dBlock Operator
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