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 7632140 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 69057289 epoch_slot_no: 196489 block_no: 7631963 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 31502 time: 2022-08-16 04:19:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4e37bf05820f6448d67c6ff1e84e014bfebedcab7639361d8fd2ea4259829b6Block Operator
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