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 7679138 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 70020117 epoch_slot_no: 295317 block_no: 7678961 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 60357 time: 2022-08-27 07:46:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61a8224f6567ea956f2f0c987ea036e56452ca2ac9b9b7f61478f4c3787ea676Block Operator
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