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 7631160 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 69035688 epoch_slot_no: 174888 block_no: 7630983 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 39603 time: 2022-08-15 22:19:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1eb6464d22fa3a5395f49468d826873613bf92286580674d63f6c782da913605Block Operator
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