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 7627354 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 68956236 epoch_slot_no: 95436 block_no: 7627177 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 34469 time: 2022-08-15 00:15:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x462bb69ef2cfd17c00ee6224c608371e8f029812a93dcd3da88517564a5459c8Block Operator
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