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 7646629 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 69354486 epoch_slot_no: 61686 block_no: 7646452 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 49914 time: 2022-08-19 14:52:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c4f79444de050c6289f7056bc4b8cd279a3a3c229abc7ee30bc7b0798bb85c1Block Operator
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