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 7684263 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 70125200 epoch_slot_no: 400400 block_no: 7684086 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 18754 time: 2022-08-28 12:58:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e4bc2a6b975bba7dde036c50fff4485fc260a4b2242d87d0300892c2a7dd0b0Block Operator
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