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 7638978 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 69198761 epoch_slot_no: 337961 block_no: 7638801 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 68840 time: 2022-08-17 19:37:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35954c09228ab7f256f31238c803770cee24604cf418b0ccb9aa800dc2449c66Block Operator
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