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 7642531 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 69272373 epoch_slot_no: 411573 block_no: 7642354 slot_leader_id: 5529321 size: 86254 time: 2022-08-18 16:04:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc039d4c634f1d9d13ee0ca8480f7fc98c0ec2d38351a2458ebbeb7fddb118c7cBlock Operator
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