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 7637842 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 69174555 epoch_slot_no: 313755 block_no: 7637665 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 58688 time: 2022-08-17 12:54:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x814c69e4bc5f32c39fa162db53a43e09e0c9c61e2b6aaae130af4ab0c83c37d0Block Operator
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