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 7678547 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 70008551 epoch_slot_no: 283751 block_no: 7678370 slot_leader_id: 5529321 size: 55046 time: 2022-08-27 04:34:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ba95f6d46af1eeea9aba0a87ed68c6314c7d9e428c6d7275c33248cfff74ce5Block Operator
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