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 7646979 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 69362176 epoch_slot_no: 69376 block_no: 7646802 slot_leader_id: 7458791 size: 56608 time: 2022-08-19 17:01:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0933220be72492f8de86f66798f478c574f9428fc3ebd2604c44baa2f094da6fBlock Operator
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