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 7634608 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 69107754 epoch_slot_no: 246954 block_no: 7634431 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 84046 time: 2022-08-16 18:20:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b9af40236daeac06ed46c45fcf100526fc13769430c447b3f2746b354f48cabBlock Operator
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