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 7647696 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 69376170 epoch_slot_no: 83370 block_no: 7647519 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 27601 time: 2022-08-19 20:54:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb46db72ce4274edca5a4c09799ddf2c6616b60b8c597b0c36b27f7b401f6876Block Operator
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