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 7648837 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 69399995 epoch_slot_no: 107195 block_no: 7648660 slot_leader_id: 5875938 size: 35356 time: 2022-08-20 03:31:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44291f9e97908a047473b57bdbf6d5f656dd80d186c38a34e9eb8326aa8db2deBlock Operator
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