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 7643061 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 69282311 epoch_slot_no: 421511 block_no: 7642884 slot_leader_id: 4605634 size: 47251 time: 2022-08-18 18:50:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7e7810182fae081243d01f7ea2e021357429f11fae242c0d8027d4bf621916fBlock Operator
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