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 7642181 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 69264536 epoch_slot_no: 403736 block_no: 7642004 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 60497 time: 2022-08-18 13:53:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe02709513dd74c2744fbe63dbc737e820acc428882a01807f3573ddb95f82bf6Block Operator
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