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 7642381 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 69269031 epoch_slot_no: 408231 block_no: 7642204 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 42050 time: 2022-08-18 15:08:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc78b2c6961131065514f0de1db5f5c2259e3e46f00b210549831c5a7656e13cBlock Operator
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