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 7636658 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 69151283 epoch_slot_no: 290483 block_no: 7636481 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 80150 time: 2022-08-17 06:26:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d0fcdc2de165185c7d73f11afe6f731f1af0077cfebd8817e77ceb2836fabfaBlock Operator
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