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 7637044 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 69158661 epoch_slot_no: 297861 block_no: 7636867 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 24341 time: 2022-08-17 08:29:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4bdfa2800ae8482f2e837d72f4fed048f8b9b8dc8ffe79ff998e59958fb1840Block Operator
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