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 7628706 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 68984415 epoch_slot_no: 123615 block_no: 7628529 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 6487 time: 2022-08-15 08:05:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfad887de3f944c7d9c13baffcaf06faa9126f4d05166355cc2ef1b962a2d2e12Block Operator
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