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 7643542 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 69291450 epoch_slot_no: 430650 block_no: 7643365 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 53864 time: 2022-08-18 21:22:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa648e0f520f3f5f1a8b234f242c56e36e4470b261d6d863aea9f9607737919daBlock Operator
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