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 7646090 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 69343255 epoch_slot_no: 50455 block_no: 7645913 slot_leader_id: 6720145 size: 18632 time: 2022-08-19 11:45:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc333691ee40518f9946829def4ff04acb8b0032271172bbe9fb4fd9693a13d41Block Operator
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