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 7643684 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 69294092 epoch_slot_no: 1292 block_no: 7643507 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 84747 time: 2022-08-18 22:06:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe42ec7f0407738d8cf8d34675536c5f2200366dd053a3147c00cc350b33a29b0Block Operator
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