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 7641719 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 69254859 epoch_slot_no: 394059 block_no: 7641542 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 22994 time: 2022-08-18 11:12:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb496899fbde84ff0716af0f33352d9e5a6f83f3985b8c0be32fb9ad83f47e3bBlock Operator
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