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 7634658 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 69108791 epoch_slot_no: 247991 block_no: 7634481 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 83458 time: 2022-08-16 18:38:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3bda2f431fb04d8fa37f5df153ff0779e13b7adc99961a714c667e9ec35e488Block Operator
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