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 7679646 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 70031147 epoch_slot_no: 306347 block_no: 7679469 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 23233 time: 2022-08-27 10:50:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04896152a968bde80dbf6127822277ee47483f49caad55d983c6ec601e1cab10Block Operator
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