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 7651810 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 69460137 epoch_slot_no: 167337 block_no: 7651633 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 73495 time: 2022-08-20 20:13:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc34682ef7ea9a2d590359a35595c36f015b96fd2d08d584a17b77d18d0e4fff3Block Operator
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