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 7643308 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 69287230 epoch_slot_no: 426430 block_no: 7643131 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 35355 time: 2022-08-18 20:12:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x687afea0fff868ccbd742405232eb16df12050ccac7eac892de143e2416631acBlock Operator
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