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 7677815 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 69993305 epoch_slot_no: 268505 block_no: 7677638 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 88687 time: 2022-08-27 00:19:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e06bcbdb4ea1f8434216efb3898c8a85186c35ad311d11e58e09a5278f4315bBlock Operator
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