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 7638848 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 69195870 epoch_slot_no: 335070 block_no: 7638671 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 45233 time: 2022-08-17 18:49:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa09f2fdfb53f28195852cc5824d62e2c852a5f77e3a4d4af9acdffdad631906eBlock Operator
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