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 7640370 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 69227392 epoch_slot_no: 366592 block_no: 7640193 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 72890 time: 2022-08-18 03:34:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa066a625a93eeb049b1531277f5f08d5a86ff1aa766382f197e5f584b4cce2efBlock Operator
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