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 7629589 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 69002781 epoch_slot_no: 141981 block_no: 7629412 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 82739 time: 2022-08-15 13:11:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf0e5e14a09b557ff4d3e162cbedc5aa97f9ccb042da74214c27935f261145aeBlock Operator
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