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 7630846 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 69029025 epoch_slot_no: 168225 block_no: 7630669 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 45139 time: 2022-08-15 20:28:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaa614331719137f4993ab498bd6d98fb46415253435dc1117363baa2a35bbbcBlock Operator
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