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 7646458 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 69350460 epoch_slot_no: 57660 block_no: 7646281 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 13789 time: 2022-08-19 13:45:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57974a0fc26a9564f2e450c9a4a2a20088cae32fe7819fb02fb6fca98de7f7aeBlock Operator
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