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 7643198 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 69284895 epoch_slot_no: 424095 block_no: 7643021 slot_leader_id: 5751624 size: 60023 time: 2022-08-18 19:33:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8271f4edca3df61d25864e9c8bfaab5c4699b7d35b220532f09c04f9001cefaBlock Operator
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