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 7638671 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 69191986 epoch_slot_no: 331186 block_no: 7638494 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 85692 time: 2022-08-17 17:44:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66e97aedc02ac554db272497fc0a931c2998fa3ab56dac1426d7df64aac59c00Block Operator
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