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 7649052 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 69404295 epoch_slot_no: 111495 block_no: 7648875 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 24988 time: 2022-08-20 04:43:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x668e50bdc1aef969b61343d128c9abcb132e9ffe3cfd0f4002a3e037b6adf20aBlock Operator
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