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 7677925 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 69995630 epoch_slot_no: 270830 block_no: 7677748 slot_leader_id: 6011746 size: 17802 time: 2022-08-27 00:58:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x976282406236b06c6ea803d48a8f75f4b5b96b43d75295db0396f88f6343a605Block Operator
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