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 7631178 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 69036076 epoch_slot_no: 175276 block_no: 7631001 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 6345 time: 2022-08-15 22:26:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12fa9db071addf462be2a3a430d99ed9d84ae46efe30d3a1c6883264feb7964fBlock Operator
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