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 7640898 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 69238464 epoch_slot_no: 377664 block_no: 7640721 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 7472 time: 2022-08-18 06:39:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa06c7042853f05f43a2881e8335f422b54a0382eedb2d8284b25d7ab96b0cbd7Block Operator
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