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 7681157 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 70062563 epoch_slot_no: 337763 block_no: 7680980 slot_leader_id: 6177465 size: 88634 time: 2022-08-27 19:34:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ee34fbdb0356236759fc218e918ad7016efb598c54379bcad6fe503ead92d61Block Operator
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