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 7640761 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 69235466 epoch_slot_no: 374666 block_no: 7640584 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 57239 time: 2022-08-18 05:49:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26544501f90817f39250fe40f5afeaef0d66c19a2f727563002ac9637c8aa4fbBlock Operator
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