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 7631379 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 69040836 epoch_slot_no: 180036 block_no: 7631202 slot_leader_id: 7504121 size: 81208 time: 2022-08-15 23:45:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d73761e67dda4c0bc496299c878d404e193035ed2e9b62ed21c67459c88f765Block Operator
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