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 7642832 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69277840 epoch_slot_no: 417040 block_no: 7642655 slot_leader_id: 6096969 size: 45277 time: 2022-08-18 17:35:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d8ac130724763dbf8f866cd64ea13864ed7321ade9395b879459323591c109aBlock Operator
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