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 7638258 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 69183542 epoch_slot_no: 322742 block_no: 7638081 slot_leader_id: 4562285 size: 74602 time: 2022-08-17 15:23:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x376333c8f776e0ac242ef706168006b8498292e58ae97e2cc4b8dd06a7fca67fBlock Operator
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