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 7680421 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 70047168 epoch_slot_no: 322368 block_no: 7680244 slot_leader_id: 7385028 size: 13608 time: 2022-08-27 15:17:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68a9ed2a28a8a31598cfa532e99bebae896c376035c4992284b1c435aede5d2cBlock Operator
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