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 7646413 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 69349573 epoch_slot_no: 56773 block_no: 7646236 slot_leader_id: 5343290 size: 71965 time: 2022-08-19 13:31:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89a1567652882b493781c9fb27d3aa9db02ceeb4a269757e5e5f32ab67752d2aBlock Operator
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