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 7678391 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 70004940 epoch_slot_no: 280140 block_no: 7678214 slot_leader_id: 5386451 size: 33416 time: 2022-08-27 03:33:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c97ccfe98a5063249bae19a1c5f9c8952fd9ba98fc949ba3f067a7cd8ddcdccBlock Operator
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