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 7646563 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69353133 epoch_slot_no: 60333 block_no: 7646386 slot_leader_id: 7520737 size: 44523 time: 2022-08-19 14:30:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56e78c1238a27910161f2b5ffae34dde53c8d9a585998886aed00b1c4edf8d0dBlock Operator
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