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 7649836 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 69420245 epoch_slot_no: 127445 block_no: 7649659 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 26496 time: 2022-08-20 09:08:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e37c6e61d461b2e32a168c8ee6f8b53b734b54631c1094910bda4374e506f0dBlock Operator
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