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 7635778 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 69132948 epoch_slot_no: 272148 block_no: 7635601 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 73061 time: 2022-08-17 01:20:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9af30afad168a0944100ce6bc4215c1cfa29006cc9062cd9203fb4439db4c25dBlock Operator
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