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 7638138 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 69181122 epoch_slot_no: 320322 block_no: 7637961 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 26524 time: 2022-08-17 14:43:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0939fb02fb77fc52e78bbb0926057f1e13882e23d2224105640a02bb47a81d3aBlock Operator
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