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 7636439 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 69146987 epoch_slot_no: 286187 block_no: 7636262 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 86232 time: 2022-08-17 05:14:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefe8686b742ae9aa12a3a01630f63b4f3317288d3c03f4a78b5e242aa5e86486Block Operator
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