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 7627648 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 68962254 epoch_slot_no: 101454 block_no: 7627471 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 6776 time: 2022-08-15 01:55:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8e83ee19239f46b702904cf8e7be7218f0428d05b325f6ea2c77320f0367151Block Operator
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