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 7682833 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 70096656 epoch_slot_no: 371856 block_no: 7682656 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 26008 time: 2022-08-28 05:02:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee7cad3a4841ec5c543def885a82fadb41af185e860eccb87d73136ae38552c2Block Operator
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