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 7636392 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 69146128 epoch_slot_no: 285328 block_no: 7636215 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 81943 time: 2022-08-17 05:00:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa14744f8ac3461cf28adb206ed8798df83b913fdb4151400b0ecb77df918d11eBlock Operator
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