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 7646035 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 69342215 epoch_slot_no: 49415 block_no: 7645858 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 28842 time: 2022-08-19 11:28:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe737042e2af50ae249c0009957f7e409b044b7a2222e39dfa33634c56705f52bBlock Operator
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