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 7683177 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 70103705 epoch_slot_no: 378905 block_no: 7683000 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 36114 time: 2022-08-28 06:59:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb74ca172f79bdbcce53afbd276fe7365324c7aeeba52d24b0d5d65e6497e9a02Block Operator
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