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 7638157 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 69181607 epoch_slot_no: 320807 block_no: 7637980 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 85199 time: 2022-08-17 14:51:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd423ebae0683b862f2c452c4155b7b7b3c90fc18becb391d5b45b37bec80d5fbBlock Operator
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