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 7643001 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 69281154 epoch_slot_no: 420354 block_no: 7642824 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 11711 time: 2022-08-18 18:30:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8711fb0f0cb402065eb2a3f6f283c320bab02cbc5a65cb743bff9d445005d60fBlock Operator
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