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 7682862 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 70097031 epoch_slot_no: 372231 block_no: 7682685 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 8752 time: 2022-08-28 05:08:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9881c13e85cfec5744795d43c90a92f9c24a65b4e470b6ea0cfddece6a002d8Block Operator
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