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 7682997 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 70100137 epoch_slot_no: 375337 block_no: 7682820 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 9731 time: 2022-08-28 06:00:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x494621f6d04a3542bea52a02a59847aeebacaf02c1d8716cf856a278a2900562Block Operator
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