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 7681648 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 70072574 epoch_slot_no: 347774 block_no: 7681471 slot_leader_id: 5448557 size: 44503 time: 2022-08-27 22:21:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11b19bdf51085727c5598b2af451dc045edd7e77fbc3e04136d7b7cea94961d5Block Operator
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