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 7638450 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 69187655 epoch_slot_no: 326855 block_no: 7638273 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 21225 time: 2022-08-17 16:32:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28f02aa29bc4adb427f9a1d011a7f9460867410a30c09369e937ee154ca3e657Block Operator
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