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 7638257 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 69183532 epoch_slot_no: 322732 block_no: 7638080 slot_leader_id: 6253197 size: 74826 time: 2022-08-17 15:23:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25fd49dbcec3b8ad033b7d5cbdc61e330950a0bac64348dc36e67d11a1a47b15Block Operator
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