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 7642594 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 69273504 epoch_slot_no: 412704 block_no: 7642417 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 88805 time: 2022-08-18 16:23:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3170a2c6281a65730903d4f1cde6a6bb0c65ca519dc7271d1ff1a1805c935ceaBlock Operator
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