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 7635721 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 69131752 epoch_slot_no: 270952 block_no: 7635544 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 68421 time: 2022-08-17 01:00:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cd245878dc1f98e190f2313ea219cd42978e5b31109f820339042b6e611e304Block Operator
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