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 7641236 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 69245292 epoch_slot_no: 384492 block_no: 7641059 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 86782 time: 2022-08-18 08:33:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61cfc59e96dac6531d6ea8eb140d757e3d159ef2f46f6a97d0f441be7f59aba6Block Operator
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