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 7638700 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 69192568 epoch_slot_no: 331768 block_no: 7638523 slot_leader_id: 4991283 size: 44765 time: 2022-08-17 17:54:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99efbd401253990893c553066760f7733d71621fc4be2c84afb57edd2f88aaeeBlock Operator
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