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 7638249 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 69183363 epoch_slot_no: 322563 block_no: 7638072 slot_leader_id: 4575720 size: 88836 time: 2022-08-17 15:20:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a2a4507748703daa1e8aca8b7ca50de2af3fb964aab53d9d061d6602e7ee783Block Operator
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