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 7638846 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 69195844 epoch_slot_no: 335044 block_no: 7638669 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 88151 time: 2022-08-17 18:48:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fa593f3d8b66b879f3aee51374db8c59d95f790d0cff0e32ac74eb4b432f5dbBlock Operator
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