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 7646603 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 69354052 epoch_slot_no: 61252 block_no: 7646426 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 65451 time: 2022-08-19 14:45:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaf8ce224993450562505aa8fb6fea5e42031ddbf11c255dffa13dee53352589Block Operator
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