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 7649191 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 69407451 epoch_slot_no: 114651 block_no: 7649014 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 13253 time: 2022-08-20 05:35:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe22c24af5e425cf73ea6639b4427a5faf20bf5477b8a9a09f35945af5896d348Block Operator
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