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 7646155 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 69344350 epoch_slot_no: 51550 block_no: 7645978 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 59113 time: 2022-08-19 12:04:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbefca62616d5de7c13cac58f7da1a1b746a912114262592cb8674b880f8aff3fBlock Operator
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