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 7630704 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 69026369 epoch_slot_no: 165569 block_no: 7630527 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 40354 time: 2022-08-15 19:44:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbddf24a8b8c063a8f83b1b9ea446dc497251c25081c52652e523e904a68664fBlock Operator
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