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 7640409 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 69228269 epoch_slot_no: 367469 block_no: 7640232 slot_leader_id: 5217397 size: 68533 time: 2022-08-18 03:49:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27fa675589ba7ddf076a898c86d0f3340e6a5d3b8e85f38fc4f88aa965eb91f2Block Operator
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