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 7638432 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 69187287 epoch_slot_no: 326487 block_no: 7638255 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 88773 time: 2022-08-17 16:26:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52181c1b67c1aa56301e089cb372fc6930cf80093b33cf309ff7fabb1f5dee7bBlock Operator
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