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 7648450 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 69392619 epoch_slot_no: 99819 block_no: 7648273 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 11577 time: 2022-08-20 01:28:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf32b22c70cbe782d5889c3ba6e78d229969512b672ea9ba16f6bf2a61ea727aBlock Operator
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