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 7647825 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 69378754 epoch_slot_no: 85954 block_no: 7647648 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 17458 time: 2022-08-19 21:37:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01a00c7f7a4450d6648b4af8e25772d53c1b264c1577852c0a41a512101babf5Block Operator
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