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 7643408 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 69289385 epoch_slot_no: 428585 block_no: 7643231 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 88572 time: 2022-08-18 20:47:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3659d783e7a5d1dc5e8471e725437968b992db2f9391494e09fa723d1c92751fBlock Operator
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