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 7682538 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 70090983 epoch_slot_no: 366183 block_no: 7682361 slot_leader_id: 7520737 size: 26418 time: 2022-08-28 03:27:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57d132d9072a87c421be42c85699fd53fe3ea639fc4b6c772a5c944065e648bbBlock Operator
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