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 7625925 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 68925629 epoch_slot_no: 64829 block_no: 7625748 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 85947 time: 2022-08-14 15:45:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x680797c96880e1c66cc5e1f867269cc364a2148530d149e8ee0115af186f5875Block Operator
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