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 7678326 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 70003608 epoch_slot_no: 278808 block_no: 7678149 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 33658 time: 2022-08-27 03:11:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x607caee4cc7f93444d1c2e98896c865b347657764b590c0a3bd79ed0f09ecaa2Block Operator
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