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 7646240 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 69345987 epoch_slot_no: 53187 block_no: 7646063 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 20630 time: 2022-08-19 12:31:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8183236c71b2c3296aea888e17698efe0ff18265e1d397f22b734a3b3c4d3de3Block Operator
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