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 7648650 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69396517 epoch_slot_no: 103717 block_no: 7648473 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 59776 time: 2022-08-20 02:33:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30f0f38f84bdb1e18dcebd06d0e9faa834e30740b0ad59731a4ba612a6e10311Block Operator
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