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 7631059 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 69033477 epoch_slot_no: 172677 block_no: 7630882 slot_leader_id: 7520737 size: 13848 time: 2022-08-15 21:42:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fc386639fc5a10ae0a80e7a0b3952c35da8253f6ef6e8fa25f8e84abfeb1ba2Block Operator
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