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 7634407 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 69103338 epoch_slot_no: 242538 block_no: 7634230 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 88730 time: 2022-08-16 17:07:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12a002c2ac731cbb86b3816538013a8291a026848d4275aa9e7eb5235522b77fBlock Operator
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