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 7643635 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 69293068 epoch_slot_no: 268 block_no: 7643458 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 41991 time: 2022-08-18 21:49:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2273b7a12660ecefd6ee4a335e225cfbcb9525c53c2e35aa92035539902fb5eBlock Operator
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