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 7635352 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 69123832 epoch_slot_no: 263032 block_no: 7635175 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 86298 time: 2022-08-16 22:48:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7eba01652435d9f6079dc74b7dc906c0a946b2e2bd9d7937f747b012435dbf53Block Operator
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