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 7642606 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 69273724 epoch_slot_no: 412924 block_no: 7642429 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 14002 time: 2022-08-18 16:26:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54eb7c79767594c51b0a44ecd843d79c5b11316c99e34888cca117f456d5d7f0Block Operator
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