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 7637408 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 69165861 epoch_slot_no: 305061 block_no: 7637231 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 10109 time: 2022-08-17 10:29:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5861b3491ac2723c94f70d1df842f99118251774fc886ced0a47962e06c903b6Block Operator
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