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 7638051 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 69178803 epoch_slot_no: 318003 block_no: 7637874 slot_leader_id: 6152189 size: 83823 time: 2022-08-17 14:04:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd963c39f08a8e01a4dfc0caa57390faf76a53a051fcf0c7e29b1f90604bc903Block Operator
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