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 7634434 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 69103862 epoch_slot_no: 243062 block_no: 7634257 slot_leader_id: 7276128 size: 80712 time: 2022-08-16 17:15:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f47d721260b77a7c0cbfc312829a7258922aa32b68b0effe48dbb2924971b1bBlock Operator
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