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 7682340 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 70086742 epoch_slot_no: 361942 block_no: 7682163 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 18416 time: 2022-08-28 02:17:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fc1ebc3501e9acc1c15dc94799bf59eeb7c411d96c46b29a86e83d86d8269f3Block Operator
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