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 7643586 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 69292091 epoch_slot_no: 431291 block_no: 7643409 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 20604 time: 2022-08-18 21:33:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcae646ff11020426dbd389315438496eca2f579cb3f9c448d1d7d2ddae5aee9dBlock Operator
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