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 7630651 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 69025605 epoch_slot_no: 164805 block_no: 7630474 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 76234 time: 2022-08-15 19:31:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x392d7d44d4aca15588a08ebb4f25614804ae1e8851190fa330c8b0499106a54aBlock Operator
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