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 7678462 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 70006587 epoch_slot_no: 281787 block_no: 7678285 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 55589 time: 2022-08-27 04:01:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9af5b8230e2ad4ec10a3c211821ab285ce16c8448b90f1629db616a713e4e3caBlock Operator
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