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 7677702 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 69990930 epoch_slot_no: 266130 block_no: 7677525 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 263 time: 2022-08-26 23:40:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fdb239c4dfc575b9c5492d0ae62cf1f5acb22af25e1c55163254e861692427dBlock Operator
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