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 7641470 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 69249723 epoch_slot_no: 388923 block_no: 7641293 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 21685 time: 2022-08-18 09:46:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x494b8dfd265c0bafbbed5cd7ba94e3ca11ec7c29b448151878856422f5a42937Block Operator
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