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 7679416 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 70025895 epoch_slot_no: 301095 block_no: 7679239 slot_leader_id: 6111915 size: 24192 time: 2022-08-27 09:23:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bb5aa62a6156377f0f1614fd0ecf34d7bfdab4f1e6cf01ba1dc5e2b6f16fd18Block Operator
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