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 7633227 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 69078978 epoch_slot_no: 218178 block_no: 7633050 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 21302 time: 2022-08-16 10:21:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14d68048a6cda0057cdf51e0b60852b416241699ca896a6603c5e5e7685a5760Block Operator
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