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 7630209 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 69016039 epoch_slot_no: 155239 block_no: 7630032 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 80323 time: 2022-08-15 16:52:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6de1dcfb0b2e1d2d71ff04469b00aa975722e50d8c6ea037e8e90842c0a4730eBlock Operator
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