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 7680150 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 70041306 epoch_slot_no: 316506 block_no: 7679973 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 20594 time: 2022-08-27 13:39:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d143ad82517e638149f0e2acfab1b122c3f1e9177a5b37f5c5a4d2097f377acBlock Operator
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