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 7643779 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 69296263 epoch_slot_no: 3463 block_no: 7643602 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 82259 time: 2022-08-18 22:42:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35c0e893e3274148634b55b52ee0f5e24bc834e92943348d2fe83c6a887b2598Block Operator
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