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 7681188 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 70063179 epoch_slot_no: 338379 block_no: 7681011 slot_leader_id: 5936161 size: 87824 time: 2022-08-27 19:44:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef014fb00ee3e3eae0097a08a933299b7700904bc0947b9a8534bb8a4f5e613bBlock Operator
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