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 7634179 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69098549 epoch_slot_no: 237749 block_no: 7634002 slot_leader_id: 5559084 size: 58342 time: 2022-08-16 15:47:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x775a65a147c41b5494502a2a6fe1f37e4b1e5fecb7c6df8b697a56b4267810d4Block Operator
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