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 7642168 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 69264328 epoch_slot_no: 403528 block_no: 7641991 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 28051 time: 2022-08-18 13:50:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ed3ee79191669df849aa013fc4447a868aa514558a9cb429d974b3c877e4b49Block Operator
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