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 7633645 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 69087715 epoch_slot_no: 226915 block_no: 7633468 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 80918 time: 2022-08-16 12:46:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e958f7ab3cfb4707a4d64d01faf92cf7f7c11d02e61735248d3eab6ab10bb60Block Operator
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