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 7638495 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 69188630 epoch_slot_no: 327830 block_no: 7638318 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 83465 time: 2022-08-17 16:48:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fdd98bbcfdab3ee11a87cdeba55735913244f9d0c3b065a751cc00ccc0e2471Block Operator
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