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 7647114 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 69364806 epoch_slot_no: 72006 block_no: 7646937 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 88322 time: 2022-08-19 17:44:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4133daf9ff27cd523b64ecf10af247bbc3f69237a206475e2d7d387d21b9f581Block Operator
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