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 7630854 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 69029269 epoch_slot_no: 168469 block_no: 7630677 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 80992 time: 2022-08-15 20:32:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d1dd1210acc4a3e4280a847c5696e0caa888796d1aaaa5e1bd8730b869194e6Block Operator
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