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 7640495 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 69230184 epoch_slot_no: 369384 block_no: 7640318 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 19749 time: 2022-08-18 04:21:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f13d1ed09d3e4d731ace31d3b839d76e39c96a5c9906dcc44cb6673a696fcfdBlock Operator
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