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 7674641 Details
Epoch: 359Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 69928213
epoch_slot_no: 203413
block_no: 7674464
slot_leader_id: 7376848
size: 61126
time: 2022-08-26 06:15:04
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xf700956f7557788d6004b8d75171039b6100ea07795c15f88a39c4f308784dae
Block Operator
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