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 7637853 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 69174841 epoch_slot_no: 314041 block_no: 7637676 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 88154 time: 2022-08-17 12:58:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc47e028946f3870a27a345acca0122b796bdb801236763146158c7da29bf9e13Block Operator
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