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 7684377 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 70127389 epoch_slot_no: 402589 block_no: 7684200 slot_leader_id: 7487229 size: 63358 time: 2022-08-28 13:34:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x057a0b7f3bfb1ebea7996b0e1a0af8d5bc059b3789973d57f8b152178523a9ccBlock Operator
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