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 7627162 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 68952024 epoch_slot_no: 91224 block_no: 7626985 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 63676 time: 2022-08-14 23:05:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb49bd4cbfdf124e60a857fc4944fa2de9d6a31bc68187193b20413df6793cd15Block Operator
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