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 7642384 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 69269203 epoch_slot_no: 408403 block_no: 7642207 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 84658 time: 2022-08-18 15:11:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6465e59ba456c17bac9ddd857a5ff560187f98b980d3825b88ce4c5beadc182dBlock Operator
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