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 7638889 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 69196836 epoch_slot_no: 336036 block_no: 7638712 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 88042 time: 2022-08-17 19:05:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec236223b5c3e072700040188af5ce6e9594f99d6a23ff75c5830daa7dfac8dfBlock Operator
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