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 7640682 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 69233954 epoch_slot_no: 373154 block_no: 7640505 slot_leader_id: 5533634 size: 79668 time: 2022-08-18 05:24:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x921f435eb8249a3643d6b012e40f702a98517dc3d8e5163ed2d955b1328b48b2Block Operator
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