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 7678111 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 69999152 epoch_slot_no: 274352 block_no: 7677934 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 88449 time: 2022-08-27 01:57:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd77506131c0b55c8cd466fedc8301b32926231b64db0d3c85f1157bb9a581be8Block Operator
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