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 7631136 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 69035286 epoch_slot_no: 174486 block_no: 7630959 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 88768 time: 2022-08-15 22:12:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca7a355bbe926fd01b15fdab0c73ab18bee363298dc176f9ce9d75d3bd1184a6Block Operator
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