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 7642948 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 69280071 epoch_slot_no: 419271 block_no: 7642771 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 85749 time: 2022-08-18 18:12:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f9f20c14a5dc81b2da70fae93d2748cdc9164db9d24ab5851fe8fcef6f57817Block Operator
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