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 7632851 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 69071273 epoch_slot_no: 210473 block_no: 7632674 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 48556 time: 2022-08-16 08:12:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f1a50be10154ed3cf8130942859e35d4fdb6c1c1c64f70b367fdae4b6138424Block Operator
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