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 7651419 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 69452646 epoch_slot_no: 159846 block_no: 7651242 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 60234 time: 2022-08-20 18:08:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ea43c6b1e8b02b28710b44fd344ca25a99418ffdf23b63d32880e763901ae1dBlock Operator
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