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 7681736 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 70074440 epoch_slot_no: 349640 block_no: 7681559 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 41555 time: 2022-08-27 22:52:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34d0f438db641ded055afe80abd35c18ce1e82ea1f3651d291a8311db3ccbe78Block Operator
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