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 7641189 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 69244475 epoch_slot_no: 383675 block_no: 7641012 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 4381 time: 2022-08-18 08:19:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x238a02b444f085c836521acc8e4a2daf08b72d30261cd8e84c5ff77ef0bf04a4Block Operator
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