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 7637872 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 69175221 epoch_slot_no: 314421 block_no: 7637695 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 82283 time: 2022-08-17 13:05:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xceacb48878765990e1890a95eb34850a328f1abb267af097ef6e690e90c28dbfBlock Operator
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