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 7643738 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 69295304 epoch_slot_no: 2504 block_no: 7643561 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 44537 time: 2022-08-18 22:26:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf423d9b54d404a712412366441adbec0dd55848decf4f0816b156818a316eb7dBlock Operator
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