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 7678562 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 70008914 epoch_slot_no: 284114 block_no: 7678385 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 11406 time: 2022-08-27 04:40:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a0e6628a492b55f187982d5eb21d95247b23da61ef31b3d5933e253d9ece897Block Operator
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