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 7646951 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 69361727 epoch_slot_no: 68927 block_no: 7646774 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 22237 time: 2022-08-19 16:53:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaff09e638151c04df06192a18f64f9746fc2c5198e533564d92a643ad65323d5Block Operator
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