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 7642806 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 69277188 epoch_slot_no: 416388 block_no: 7642629 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 13775 time: 2022-08-18 17:24:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f7db4b33c41f176c0a5197e8e3cb584ec4cb1db2b5bfc3cd00964a9416b0355Block Operator
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