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 7632577 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 69065607 epoch_slot_no: 204807 block_no: 7632400 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 75410 time: 2022-08-16 06:38:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55c32eb8b614cbff573bf0c652562e6b6a5c9c9e49c937cd0b186b5012db2f45Block Operator
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