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 7643245 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 69285977 epoch_slot_no: 425177 block_no: 7643068 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 77637 time: 2022-08-18 19:51:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef7d133c43bc53fba664399c6418b164fe738801163ec7129a54111f690119acBlock Operator
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