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 7632269 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 69059453 epoch_slot_no: 198653 block_no: 7632092 slot_leader_id: 4813965 size: 6938 time: 2022-08-16 04:55:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c2517ed3e3246a2eb97bb0c16c3e6c627df50d945b7abe5c7e9ed48d446e810Block Operator
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