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 7630251 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 69017043 epoch_slot_no: 156243 block_no: 7630074 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 67393 time: 2022-08-15 17:08:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86f070545ccc6491a1f12f68ff6efbe353c2a6d04d6d8cf1c494d0847f15e0f5Block Operator
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