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 7677365 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 69984616 epoch_slot_no: 259816 block_no: 7677188 slot_leader_id: 7541675 size: 60753 time: 2022-08-26 21:55:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14e036277b19ef5655baf13119e3f5eb6183475db42139cc0bc9bd4020185807Block Operator
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