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 7638979 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 69198798 epoch_slot_no: 337998 block_no: 7638802 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 86921 time: 2022-08-17 19:38:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12198836ae529786a12b7a8bf85b52b729a863d039e18130047e9e0ab40ae8daBlock Operator
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