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 7683123 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 70102459 epoch_slot_no: 377659 block_no: 7682946 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 16505 time: 2022-08-28 06:39:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50bba464b39fae54c57d9a9f400391cf752a1550968b6fbfd99ee90be6058bc1Block Operator
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