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 7641074 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 69241722 epoch_slot_no: 380922 block_no: 7640897 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 72833 time: 2022-08-18 07:33:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d131c13109bc550d28ce4f35d55acf38942c06d3456774e60169b560b79c84fBlock Operator
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