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 7632990 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69074394 epoch_slot_no: 213594 block_no: 7632813 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 54112 time: 2022-08-16 09:04:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94479591695200171da26fda6c7ae56a9a07ed3167410cfceca850d03f5d15cdBlock Operator
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