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 7638193 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 69182222 epoch_slot_no: 321422 block_no: 7638016 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 88699 time: 2022-08-17 15:01:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3e589223ee78cb2d6bebd8af21a2fc6404dbe92a9c41640a05ceb6940723140Block Operator
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