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 7649804 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 69419523 epoch_slot_no: 126723 block_no: 7649627 slot_leader_id: 4555520 size: 55067 time: 2022-08-20 08:56:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6135c5dd7d6ee560da898b6b8c2e53c9c79395ad1830a1fe858940e68db0c96Block Operator
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