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 7628271 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 68975451 epoch_slot_no: 114651 block_no: 7628094 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 25854 time: 2022-08-15 05:35:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac775908991a6712151f0ee0821a52f79df8370ce0c3115b5a37867056f7567cBlock Operator
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