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 7634856 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 69113438 epoch_slot_no: 252638 block_no: 7634679 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 21334 time: 2022-08-16 19:55:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x121c051af83fd620f29e75d15b84a6e0f4a7e2ad60497d06aa3b3aca3df06d86Block Operator
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