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 7647261 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 69367721 epoch_slot_no: 74921 block_no: 7647084 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 85968 time: 2022-08-19 18:33:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5fc94e4f933bb3c8d46dfac6570eb9494ee767afd37b6adc96213b549bf0be8Block Operator
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