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 7680679 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 70052575 epoch_slot_no: 327775 block_no: 7680502 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 76609 time: 2022-08-27 16:47:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5204453685f46fe0c1377f9b7208655ccd0ee950556839bec6a2b74d9c8e2c0Block Operator
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