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 7642309 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 69267212 epoch_slot_no: 406412 block_no: 7642132 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 60773 time: 2022-08-18 14:38:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x171e1ff9e44852bfffdfa010a89e8a83abf812b13f1ff03dae3d7340ea691bd0Block Operator
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