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 7638380 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 69185985 epoch_slot_no: 325185 block_no: 7638203 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 35755 time: 2022-08-17 16:04:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdefe0318ac215f50063a2d725cad7a9f69dfd0885f5625561d998e014816353fBlock Operator
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