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 7636163 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 69141132 epoch_slot_no: 280332 block_no: 7635986 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 7308 time: 2022-08-17 03:37:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b22504b44e614f67dc7802e0bd7e21231268a277f0118c9caa3f0bc4a295a2aBlock Operator
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