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 7683164 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 70103523 epoch_slot_no: 378723 block_no: 7682987 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 30081 time: 2022-08-28 06:56:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92fe1b31bd1c9f978d6ce3459efd234468f14d13a91ecf003e31358e788b6c5aBlock Operator
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