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 7642299 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 69267042 epoch_slot_no: 406242 block_no: 7642122 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 86866 time: 2022-08-18 14:35:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20c138950872faf282c0ce75feebeadad7ce132e3aa39dad224e766da29f40afBlock Operator
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