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 7677820 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69993443 epoch_slot_no: 268643 block_no: 7677643 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 17362 time: 2022-08-27 00:22:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8b4a5b652be9113bd4d5b4faeca3f3a7b142f179777348f14f0fa9cb4e6aafeBlock Operator
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