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 7638786 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 69194390 epoch_slot_no: 333590 block_no: 7638609 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 58992 time: 2022-08-17 18:24:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46759ed4c27d393afa6ba0ee2d8b498e7a3bf4fcce7e817a496ed64a46f22411Block Operator
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