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 7645961 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 69340476 epoch_slot_no: 47676 block_no: 7645784 slot_leader_id: 4731734 size: 80589 time: 2022-08-19 10:59:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2e9ae11791dc584100348a577c32f187f41f52b9e5cf66d849e833fa4e8769cBlock Operator
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