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 7635281 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 69122052 epoch_slot_no: 261252 block_no: 7635104 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 32153 time: 2022-08-16 22:19:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4513648908722fd46feeb823d6217b8f404dcaf38ec1ef68fb45396edb940daBlock Operator
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