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 7643498 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 69290795 epoch_slot_no: 429995 block_no: 7643321 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 2074 time: 2022-08-18 21:11:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaad1063877381928b9570e8f8a598bec7838175357c1fce6e8b39291261b3b20Block Operator
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