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 7637857 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 69174884 epoch_slot_no: 314084 block_no: 7637680 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 34603 time: 2022-08-17 12:59:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfeabf1a3ee56101eac6e453fe819e528ea8956e1adc7b543a16d5bd4d5c39e8aBlock Operator
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