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 7645971 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 69340701 epoch_slot_no: 47901 block_no: 7645794 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 20104 time: 2022-08-19 11:03:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a3e640059a51b26234e5921ab7b068e2f19ff3c67d33be1b131051109593956Block Operator
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