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 7640938 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 69239340 epoch_slot_no: 378540 block_no: 7640761 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 11510 time: 2022-08-18 06:53:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ae52fc932b370fef42ce47ae92a5f8b1659afe0a5c28f3748ac984f3c6e1dc3Block Operator
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