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 7649658 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69416423 epoch_slot_no: 123623 block_no: 7649481 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 34476 time: 2022-08-20 08:05:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x388a24644c84e8128223037f93c2bf980e3d59e29f97e3c0671ad707ed8fd7d1Block Operator
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