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 7625035 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 68906522 epoch_slot_no: 45722 block_no: 7624858 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 18513 time: 2022-08-14 10:26:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x034b8bbc48bb47003297db6006d51bbadb87667ea2a72b5615c841b62462ff2fBlock Operator
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