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 7638617 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 69190830 epoch_slot_no: 330030 block_no: 7638440 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 86846 time: 2022-08-17 17:25:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb59a3bb4537f7bf96a4432d49d1366a2261a5191ba9b610d5cf517d238a3451dBlock Operator
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