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 7630359 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 69019620 epoch_slot_no: 158820 block_no: 7630182 slot_leader_id: 7376972 size: 41995 time: 2022-08-15 17:51:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80401887d9309e39d87f75eb67d7d0b4de416bd76f3d12da00e45f00570e8354Block Operator
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