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 7647288 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 69368242 epoch_slot_no: 75442 block_no: 7647111 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 86000 time: 2022-08-19 18:42:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ea42f9e4ea8c9abed515279a6be16a102fbc6493dd051900e4b7b626a57bdd1Block Operator
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