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 7642777 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 69276656 epoch_slot_no: 415856 block_no: 7642600 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 14079 time: 2022-08-18 17:15:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5e2089508606b2bfded777f4416e042bfca1ef02f870b14d2e422bd850c5fd4Block Operator
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