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 7642247 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 69265771 epoch_slot_no: 404971 block_no: 7642070 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 13262 time: 2022-08-18 14:14:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf87410f4dd7043d04644224cb8e0ab8b68b64a65be30775cef833ebd4aef3c90Block Operator
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