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 7643532 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 69291308 epoch_slot_no: 430508 block_no: 7643355 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 67729 time: 2022-08-18 21:19:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad65c9d14df0129d629c74875caa4fa099983a8b9104a7023137aa38cefd9960Block Operator
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