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 7631681 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 69047039 epoch_slot_no: 186239 block_no: 7631504 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 62609 time: 2022-08-16 01:28:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fdf5c18ca8a713e82214c902f7acda59f02beee7180235ca6de12eeae531f30Block Operator
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