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 7637996 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 69177712 epoch_slot_no: 316912 block_no: 7637819 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 88460 time: 2022-08-17 13:46:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8c1e516930db66824c3232e54cb95a56ee7808d59968451f345508eeb8c3ae8Block Operator
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