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 7650046 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 69424498 epoch_slot_no: 131698 block_no: 7649869 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 39629 time: 2022-08-20 10:19:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea64bf0af79988f53003658c84f755d1b69a91c2ad0196e51e55427348101b60Block Operator
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