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 7638071 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 69179182 epoch_slot_no: 318382 block_no: 7637894 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 55261 time: 2022-08-17 14:11:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x445edb4f85777de333fb04128fbcf2418fc5ce294cbe102ecb79f509cd304f7cBlock Operator
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