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 7649643 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 69416178 epoch_slot_no: 123378 block_no: 7649466 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 14455 time: 2022-08-20 08:01:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x405d5663a86143b0d4cf1f39be91202058d297938ca3a8fde5f4649bfa041432Block Operator
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