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 7638097 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 69180028 epoch_slot_no: 319228 block_no: 7637920 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 88807 time: 2022-08-17 14:25:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa999feb3980ba6ffeb8f741d31b30c9e027355f1edb7c9d3062147cf4e3b8dbfBlock Operator
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