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 7638841 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 69195663 epoch_slot_no: 334863 block_no: 7638664 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 42290 time: 2022-08-17 18:45:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd638b4703b9d7fba46ac08abebbf2f5624459cffa42d5524928dca7c5c286de1Block Operator
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