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 7646149 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 69344263 epoch_slot_no: 51463 block_no: 7645972 slot_leader_id: 4759892 size: 48281 time: 2022-08-19 12:02:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd15f63ae5a79a1c934c744a75502562dcfda6fe11127397016fce3111d3611d7Block Operator
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