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 7634242 Details
Epoch: 357Number of transactions in block: 47
slot_no: 69099972
epoch_slot_no: 239172
block_no: 7634065
slot_leader_id: 4577643
size: 88026
time: 2022-08-16 16:11:03
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0d364ac8bea3b5d1881ab46135cd36dcf00a6c5eae146356612ed451c8a210f5
Block Operator
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