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 7643129 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69283512 epoch_slot_no: 422712 block_no: 7642952 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 31699 time: 2022-08-18 19:10:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c765a745b266bf531896a0e5a20c91b8d8165b7ba17e2e01e83012719a44159Block Operator
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