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 7631363 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 69040343 epoch_slot_no: 179543 block_no: 7631186 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 75573 time: 2022-08-15 23:37:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6977fba51db2d2908604dbb2de2f57b2b2daac9213e755d151b9e278daf29fa4Block Operator
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