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 7636295 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 69144135 epoch_slot_no: 283335 block_no: 7636118 slot_leader_id: 7382533 size: 84961 time: 2022-08-17 04:27:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9c105242cd560e2b478f3b0532be8493a5cd6a1da7a102248d105c6a7d6cca7Block Operator
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