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 7646878 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69360127 epoch_slot_no: 67327 block_no: 7646701 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 39028 time: 2022-08-19 16:26:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37c46490e0d6c865c021bb6bb00b74c8aaa44153dbd86d0e2b13c3f343448140Block Operator
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