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 7637337 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 69164544 epoch_slot_no: 303744 block_no: 7637160 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 23253 time: 2022-08-17 10:07:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x079b533a7678377e0cb99dbd122c6f7100050ed3d671c2783f2e3da276e1b376Block Operator
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