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 7636963 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 69157058 epoch_slot_no: 296258 block_no: 7636786 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 43523 time: 2022-08-17 08:02:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85da204a316fc57a3d702711277be832b933d73b4ba0ca4816396abe87839619Block Operator
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