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 7638317 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 69184866 epoch_slot_no: 324066 block_no: 7638140 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 87138 time: 2022-08-17 15:45:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3f42453e2c5b060a451528d2d7f6487b769c0be6644d6aa502a86f568131feaBlock Operator
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