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 7638107 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 69180243 epoch_slot_no: 319443 block_no: 7637930 slot_leader_id: 6245815 size: 87061 time: 2022-08-17 14:28:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b3b4ba285d4e27aa83a4cf2c306e0330d9d2a75b540afe4f73912a8dbefcea1Block Operator
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