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 7630833 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 69028756 epoch_slot_no: 167956 block_no: 7630656 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 76129 time: 2022-08-15 20:24:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dd63e7d344d1ccaf6ca8b0d57375d4f633d75c62f6a6aec0acb247e339943ceBlock Operator
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