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 7678404 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 70005351 epoch_slot_no: 280551 block_no: 7678227 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 47833 time: 2022-08-27 03:40:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4699a624fec143a06c2e0b0b8ba832e256865b5d97dbf383b07bc370245b6c0fBlock Operator
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