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 7643473 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 69290401 epoch_slot_no: 429601 block_no: 7643296 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 53788 time: 2022-08-18 21:04:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a01944c2611e2fb1c3e4fc2406bb8f9619ee8db2d173b0571d0ab01657e3460Block Operator
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