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 7677795 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 69992843 epoch_slot_no: 268043 block_no: 7677618 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 6752 time: 2022-08-27 00:12:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42bb2eb0a9f6e828040a13f443f4a88f2084ca99efb0800544bca955322d71e3Block Operator
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