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 7628945 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 68989275 epoch_slot_no: 128475 block_no: 7628768 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 48034 time: 2022-08-15 09:26:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f73471e38ae7836ba7a38a28b6bfdedfecef896519a1d4e3c5194484d7d3ffaBlock Operator
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