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 7632859 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 69071488 epoch_slot_no: 210688 block_no: 7632682 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 40930 time: 2022-08-16 08:16:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce79551d1f5f52f4dc8b41b0dd7d862d18d75050c74d1a31977467453315db59Block Operator
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