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 7649169 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 69407091 epoch_slot_no: 114291 block_no: 7648992 slot_leader_id: 6993616 size: 23825 time: 2022-08-20 05:29:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5362faff7649809a206360a7e2a12041026fa65df9a81315f7186b48b9ade870Block Operator
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