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 7630489 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 69022311 epoch_slot_no: 161511 block_no: 7630312 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 10997 time: 2022-08-15 18:36:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x357725860f9cbefe44bcb31a2c4dadb8a8ded9c833d7f8f97939e04258485a09Block Operator
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