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 7635008 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 69116545 epoch_slot_no: 255745 block_no: 7634831 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 53280 time: 2022-08-16 20:47:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc7e9dd79c25e0d27fb5ddaee731de4862d802802c8fa6c89f198111b81852e8Block Operator
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