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 7631282 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 69038293 epoch_slot_no: 177493 block_no: 7631105 slot_leader_id: 4580300 size: 34745 time: 2022-08-15 23:03:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9e83a68bcd7b663b1b3874fb50e0ea4e73973e2c9f7d1969abddc7b1923754fBlock Operator
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