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 7642691 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 69275266 epoch_slot_no: 414466 block_no: 7642514 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 48257 time: 2022-08-18 16:52:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25451aea50e18e8159b1608fde8e796126f90db40d8eafc0fe2593d84bb8665dBlock Operator
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