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 7640406 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 69228186 epoch_slot_no: 367386 block_no: 7640229 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 68367 time: 2022-08-18 03:47:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x434949d6584c7461111ee434fc8da53bc736c0cdc8e9aba1da4a0a0aa9da2fc0Block Operator
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