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 7643389 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 69288971 epoch_slot_no: 428171 block_no: 7643212 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 15118 time: 2022-08-18 20:41:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae032a69ca7d0a23c711afe4a04fbdbfaefc3a907f00dc0ea6800c412c2c2f0bBlock Operator
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