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 7637581 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 69169935 epoch_slot_no: 309135 block_no: 7637404 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 80084 time: 2022-08-17 11:37:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x070137e2bc04c72a3bbfc10d243438dcf2fb17ba75c2328e6366c276090b295cBlock Operator
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