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 7630135 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 69014413 epoch_slot_no: 153613 block_no: 7629958 slot_leader_id: 4715465 size: 40794 time: 2022-08-15 16:25:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9885817717dccb614b9bcf3b6f53d6a834571287cd9371ec9827a3dc420bf33Block Operator
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