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 7640214 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 69224140 epoch_slot_no: 363340 block_no: 7640037 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 87422 time: 2022-08-18 02:40:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa263d1d1263aecc1523caf2c2ee01ea3d2367c2424f065c4a21dcb0dc3dba0c5Block Operator
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