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 7638873 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 69196407 epoch_slot_no: 335607 block_no: 7638696 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 86839 time: 2022-08-17 18:58:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65c19b30d0f3cf1935f97dc68a1c253dc450a2e43f0ea09026fe2adaef558c0aBlock Operator
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