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 7638871 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 69196339 epoch_slot_no: 335539 block_no: 7638694 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 80811 time: 2022-08-17 18:57:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe56e2025a71afefb0f0a41374c60732b562f0190161156ca52da5ab986371e14Block Operator
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