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 7637171 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 69161289 epoch_slot_no: 300489 block_no: 7636994 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 19893 time: 2022-08-17 09:13:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed1e06ef1684aa15afd134cb05f925381ea4c538de6db411819a31f6ffbf6ff8Block Operator
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