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 7635061 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 69117516 epoch_slot_no: 256716 block_no: 7634884 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 19682 time: 2022-08-16 21:03:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6e80f967a3f38792a7a0f64e800fa57a5bc8f818768fe686e428e6233713344Block Operator
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