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 7640248 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69224842 epoch_slot_no: 364042 block_no: 7640071 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 43009 time: 2022-08-18 02:52:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0f3b9acc81757277470b62624d6fcf4b09f85d76b25c38abbb777b49922516fBlock Operator
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