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 7632097 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 69056363 epoch_slot_no: 195563 block_no: 7631920 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 67949 time: 2022-08-16 04:04:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc49846a2adeffa8641c2a45926af0c40780532691dfd51af4a1e1d554460fa4cBlock Operator
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