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 7638291 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 69184313 epoch_slot_no: 323513 block_no: 7638114 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 84448 time: 2022-08-17 15:36:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x400e64bb2aed23bd2a6e7ce9732a2acec6c521db949e57ec09bb379d2dfe343eBlock Operator
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