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 7638399 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 69186476 epoch_slot_no: 325676 block_no: 7638222 slot_leader_id: 5440594 size: 87529 time: 2022-08-17 16:12:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe031e5489b871c7ec28234258d9e2f1a1c6bc7c5c3082008dfb8af85f9ebc9a4Block Operator
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