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 7642315 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69267323 epoch_slot_no: 406523 block_no: 7642138 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 44988 time: 2022-08-18 14:40:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3d2e8b2da58e890f07521d4981b254adf727c1309ebff5d9794d049cd173410Block Operator
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