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 7663245 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 69692650 epoch_slot_no: 399850 block_no: 7663068 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 47517 time: 2022-08-23 12:49:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb83d4a77e439e314bb9e47b18f0a1a8444c69494b9957c32b62667d919365c6Block Operator
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