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 7649859 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 69420812 epoch_slot_no: 128012 block_no: 7649682 slot_leader_id: 5936161 size: 48780 time: 2022-08-20 09:18:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f18925c27f967b0e21cc853ef21694e9684fb5e108c31541915ad7dbbc171adBlock Operator
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