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 7638493 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 69188570 epoch_slot_no: 327770 block_no: 7638316 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 16209 time: 2022-08-17 16:47:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d77f616282c3c1718834ac9ce71fa76452219309217563540b2b3fa8dc8039bBlock Operator
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