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 7643222 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 69285541 epoch_slot_no: 424741 block_no: 7643045 slot_leader_id: 6392373 size: 58082 time: 2022-08-18 19:43:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x666fabaf126111c2400268792abc8dd0541a0c62e1bbc3c904e5a9aeb7c352f1Block Operator
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