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 7643800 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 69296834 epoch_slot_no: 4034 block_no: 7643623 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 87909 time: 2022-08-18 22:52:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27c220a9152109a2b994e1c0a8d2934e0e24f89dce89e96134e8599b71f88ff3Block Operator
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