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 7642318 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 69267381 epoch_slot_no: 406581 block_no: 7642141 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 66246 time: 2022-08-18 14:41:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8def53b60b155aa9c6881a447d846c5d9b52799223e3ef41019d6525e6fb220aBlock Operator
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