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 7629857 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 69008465 epoch_slot_no: 147665 block_no: 7629680 slot_leader_id: 4715465 size: 88564 time: 2022-08-15 14:45:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe3a10410be6676343b2519284648a37fecc3b1bc071f456fddebbf0557d8d1aBlock Operator
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