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 7641117 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 69243045 epoch_slot_no: 382245 block_no: 7640940 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 88524 time: 2022-08-18 07:55:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e34842089a1fe46f3576ed67f0e6b9d4a4b28a7693da389a65bc8ad2e69762aBlock Operator
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