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 7646708 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 69356468 epoch_slot_no: 63668 block_no: 7646531 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 83238 time: 2022-08-19 15:25:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4013297ccb05a6ebb63e36d854c683a162a9a8e321b2be5b79debfd887e822f4Block Operator
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