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 7647469 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 69371634 epoch_slot_no: 78834 block_no: 7647292 slot_leader_id: 6018432 size: 38533 time: 2022-08-19 19:38:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbdfd7a262d1d66e4e023ab866261b1c24baa86641291dbc3a9ad1951b5d5a9cBlock Operator
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