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 7630691 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 69026186 epoch_slot_no: 165386 block_no: 7630514 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 53142 time: 2022-08-15 19:41:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x015f5c3d488a32bbc5e882d642742a8b758b5d7761a6e52a5aad6579c3988777Block Operator
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