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 7634615 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 69107916 epoch_slot_no: 247116 block_no: 7634438 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 78083 time: 2022-08-16 18:23:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe27463be8436176b458e94d898835b6707c2a684dd832b1450bf089013b7247eBlock Operator
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