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 7636473 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 69147488 epoch_slot_no: 286688 block_no: 7636296 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 8312 time: 2022-08-17 05:22:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefc3d82f9f125268b37d6c5a3284a32e2acc7a3ef30b033890d94ce365aae5ffBlock Operator
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