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 7646609 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69354177 epoch_slot_no: 61377 block_no: 7646432 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 29142 time: 2022-08-19 14:47:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26db2e3afd291ea6b4beaf3c3d52becc4d1bdd5617e70885c3d71f3c8cd681d8Block Operator
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