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 7633376 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 69081969 epoch_slot_no: 221169 block_no: 7633199 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 19356 time: 2022-08-16 11:11:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd0f06cc63705014d862139cf760ea230c204aa1e009eea9f580ce4c9b7228e2Block Operator
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