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 7630603 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 69024781 epoch_slot_no: 163981 block_no: 7630426 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 87886 time: 2022-08-15 19:17:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a87e072519f5139c4d548d83f49acce2f96147ddf0028919552f24016007688Block Operator
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