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 7636983 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 69157440 epoch_slot_no: 296640 block_no: 7636806 slot_leader_id: 5691591 size: 61979 time: 2022-08-17 08:08:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca9aa42ffdc57ca4984fffb3a4d2e754a72c70ee0203ca68dd2f792e3802a1d8Block Operator
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