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 7628638 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 68982763 epoch_slot_no: 121963 block_no: 7628461 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 83120 time: 2022-08-15 07:37:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x313720146482233ac8e4ca48a0b50f291b9f05c4166872a887cb5bdcf1fab3b2Block Operator
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