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 7679997 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 70038297 epoch_slot_no: 313497 block_no: 7679820 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 41137 time: 2022-08-27 12:49:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2101c43ec72a083b7f6eb562921656411b3189363cb6178dac8226c4652e391cBlock Operator
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