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 7678538 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 70008279 epoch_slot_no: 283479 block_no: 7678361 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 16311 time: 2022-08-27 04:29:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53a2d532ece0e50b8af58f80a5132b8be206879bfb1395dcdea42493a2dea207Block Operator
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