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 7678121 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 69999261 epoch_slot_no: 274461 block_no: 7677944 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 14764 time: 2022-08-27 01:59:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x938dbd4cd727716be46fc0df58a4c979977c50fe4ab3d081679ecd1d3ddf174cBlock Operator
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