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 7681978 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 70079481 epoch_slot_no: 354681 block_no: 7681801 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 18142 time: 2022-08-28 00:16:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11e145744bd59fe63a40d55c8adaabd3314f0b940487ba00e3b2e7cd1f0ff895Block Operator
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