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 7641125 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 69243210 epoch_slot_no: 382410 block_no: 7640948 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 9036 time: 2022-08-18 07:58:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde3d17b633766f68ce2598c6aeb5c8f5e5c2e8ec8d9ffa3eeef5aa03e90ce1e6Block Operator
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