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 7642683 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69275162 epoch_slot_no: 414362 block_no: 7642506 slot_leader_id: 5352761 size: 20072 time: 2022-08-18 16:50:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dcbf788504606681f7b741170d08ac6ec7eb2ec856d0105d3b98d45a7f14b85Block Operator
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