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 7679367 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 70024922 epoch_slot_no: 300122 block_no: 7679190 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 35308 time: 2022-08-27 09:06:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeeda66bafc94163463257bbbbf2bfb4aa926ff1a1ef5d68451fc228c97d7d00bBlock Operator
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