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 7664499 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 69718647 epoch_slot_no: 425847 block_no: 7664322 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 46349 time: 2022-08-23 20:02:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12d43f19efbdbad637885d3def350932bedf1573b2c44f4c161d6b997fcd30e1Block Operator
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