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 7678358 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 70004360 epoch_slot_no: 279560 block_no: 7678181 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 47278 time: 2022-08-27 03:24:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44266e098a41ed3664c6c746ffe0359daaf6efa1a25cf8bf9bc4586e01e5e00fBlock Operator
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