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 7638960 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 69198301 epoch_slot_no: 337501 block_no: 7638783 slot_leader_id: 4759892 size: 50413 time: 2022-08-17 19:29:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc77118c7194297d34e6b596e480405bf117b289e5a0fb3d08b6ec7a71e260a8Block Operator
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