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 7679448 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 70026651 epoch_slot_no: 301851 block_no: 7679271 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 15913 time: 2022-08-27 09:35:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b36e3070170446997076b10c5d4228f6ac0aa794faa2258c8f1d58901523baaBlock Operator
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